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Can an untreated stye in the eye lead to blindness or serious diseases?
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Not usually: Most styes do not lead to more serious infections. Treat a stye by applying a warm washclothe to it three or four times per day. If it does not resolve in a week, see an ophthalmologist.
Answered 12/14/2012
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