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Hi ive got a stys on both my eyes but im 38 weeks pregnant what can i take to help ?

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Treatable: 1. first use clean warm compresses to eye three to 4 times per day. 2. review hygiene. Frequent hand washing 3. Throw out old or contaminated makeup 4. Trial of OTC stye ointment 5. If not work, Prescription Topical Tobramycin opthalmic ointment is category B. Concerns in 1st trimester. No evidence of harm 2nd or third trimester

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Styes: A sty, also known as a chalazion, is best treated initially with hot compresses (at least ten minutes) and expression (squeezing). Done correctly and quickly enough, this method works 9 times out of 10. Imagine that one has to melt a large chunk of frozen butter and then squeeze it through a tube. If it is not working, one usually needs more heat. If necessary, surgical removal after delivery.

Answered 8/11/2014

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