Hudson, NH
A 40-year-old female asked:
Have reoccurring styes on both eyes. no conjunctivitis, but the upper and lower lids are swollen and hurt much. stye so large blocks sight. what 2do?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Styes: If your styes are so lage have them drained by an eye doctor,otherwise, use hot compresses to have them come to a head and drain. An ocular antibiotic like Erythromycin would also help
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Ophthalmologist: You should consult an ophthalmologist as there may be a problem with chronic dryness or inflammation of the eyelid glands and ducts that require rather intensive treatments with soaks and eye medications so that recurrent inflection doesn't occur.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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