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I have stye for a month now. compresses & topical antibiotics have not cleared it. although small on lower eyelid, will it ever go away?
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Ophthalmology: Because it has been present for 1 month and not improving with traditional therapy, see an ophthalmologist for as assessment. All the best.
Answered 5/27/2015
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