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Are there environmental triggers that cause styes in the eye?
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Yes: Bacterial infection is the most common cause.
Answered 10/1/2018
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Dust, dandruff: Dust, pollution, animal dandruff and construction debris can plug up your meibomian (oil) gland on your lid margin. This will cause inflammation of the gland. Please keep lashes clean and use heat pack over the lids.
Answered 10/1/2018
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