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How do you treat a sty?
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Compresses and meds: Hot compresses with cotton balls 3-4 times a day for 20 minutes addition of an antiobiotic anti-inflammatory drop( tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) works well) 4 times a day works well. (see an ophthalmologist .).
Answered 11/30/2020
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