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What causes a sty and how should you treat them?
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Bacterial infection: Usually staph or strep, possibly from touching the eyelid with dirty infected hands, from a foreign body etc. Treatment includes antibiotic eye drops and/or tablets, warm packs application. Hope you feel better!
Answered 4/21/2013
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Hot compresses: A stye is an obstruction of the opening of one of the many glands of the eyelid. Warm compresses applied 3 times a day for ten minutes can often improve styes.
Answered 5/27/2013
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