A 25-year-old member asked:
what causes a sty in your eye, and how do you get rid of it?
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Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
43 years experience Family Medicine
Bacterial infection: This is a bacterial infeciton of the hair follicles of the lashes of the lid. If it is pointing, simply plucking the lash within the pustule may relieve the sty and essentially "lance the boil". Warm compresses help. If this does not resolve or if worse or concern, see your pcp, eye care professional or other medical attention. Antibiotic, orally and topically may be needed and good hygiene.
Answered on Sep 22, 2014
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Dr. Andrew Shatz answered
26 years experience Ophthalmology
Inflammation: A stye is an inflammation of one or more oil glands in the eyelids. Typically, the opening of the gland becomes clogged, causing bacteria and oils to become trapped within the gland. White blood cells enter the gland to remove the bacteria and excess oils, causing an inflamed, swollen gland. Treatment includes hot compresses, antibiotics, and oftentimes, drainage of the stye.
Answered on Sep 23, 2017
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Dr. John Cheng answered
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Stye: Styes in the eye form when the small ducts in the glands get blocked. They usually go away on their own but if they do no we use a warm compress to t ... Read More
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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered
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Flax Seed Oil: Styes are the result of poor lid conditions. When you shower, make sure you wash your face and with the shampoo also gently wash your eyes (closed). ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
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Heat: Most styes can be eliminated by the diligent application of very warm packs over the lids for 4 minutes at a time done 4-5 times per day. If persiste ... Read More
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Dr. Paul Harper answered
52 years experience General Surgery
See your doctor.: Warm soaks can sometimes help. However you need to find out the cause of your issues. Your doctor can evaluate and treat the problem. Go there yesterd ... Read More
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