Please share an interesting fact about dealing with hordeolum.

Ignore: Place 1/2 cup uncooked rice in a sock. Microwave 1 min. Apply to stye. Will stay warm 10-15 min.

Ignore: Most of the time, it's not a hordeolum, it's a chalazion which needs more treatment.

Ignore: Known as "stye", pt can reduce size by using hot wash cloth or hot potato, causes clog gland to open.

Ignore: Use warm dry heat 3 - 4 x a day followed by antibiotic drops or ointment.

Ignore: Hordeolums sometimes need to be incised and drained.

Ignore: Clense with baby shampoo daily and hot packs several times daily is 1 st line treatment.

Ignore: If at-home methods such as ointments or hot compresses are not helpful, medical help may be needed.

Ignore: Hot compresses increase circulation to the area and speed up the rupture and drainage.

Ignore: Some people use warm, moist teabags on their eyelids to help.

Ignore: Do NOT use a needle or attempt to drain it, you should refrain from doing so.

Ignore: Applying a regular hot compress will help the stye to rupture and drain when it's ready.

Ignore: Stop wearing eye makeup when you have a stye/Hordeolum.

Ignore: While you are suffering from a stye it is best to steer clear of mascara, eye liner, eye shadow.

Ignore: Throw away any eye makeup applicators that you were using when the stye developed.

Ignore: Contacts could irritate your eye further, causing unnecessary pain.

Ignore: Wash your hands with unscented soap and hot water before and after touching your eyes.

Ignore: OTC meds such as ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen, can help to ease pain and inflammation.

Ignore: In most cases the doctor will prescribe a topical antibiotic, such as a drop or cream/ointment.

Ignore: For bad infections, doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics, especially when the stye is recurring.

Ignore: If the stye has not cleared up after several days of Tx, the Dr. may lance the stye.

Ignore: If a stye if affecting a baby or small child, a lancing may be done under general anesthetic.

Ignore: Rubbing your eyes can cause irritation and can transfer bacteria from your hands to your eyes.

Ignore: Protect your eyes from dust and other debris.

Ignore: Protect your eyes whenever necessary by wearing safety goggles or sunglasses.

Ignore: Protect your eyes when you are dusting, raking or mowing the lawn.

Ignore: If you are prone to styes, try to wash your eyelids regularly.

Ignore: Try to gently wash your eyelids with a little bit of baby shampoo and warm water on a regular basis.

Ignore: Treat this with frequent applications of a very warm washcloth and it should go away.

Ignore: A high percentage of hordeola resolve with a conservative treatment regimen of hot compress/massage.

Ignore: A hordeolum (sty) will resolve most of the time by the application of hot compresses 2-4 times daily.

Ignore: Start using a warm compress at least four times a day and make an appointment with your eye MD.

Ignore: Hot pack >5mins 1-3 x per day, wash eye lashes with baby shampoo, antibiotic combined with steroids.