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Is there an over the counter medication for a stubborn stye. had this for many months now without much change. if not what doctor should i see?

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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Not really: When warm compresses & cleaning the lash line have not helped in weeks, sometimes the only good option is having it opened & drained by an eye surgeon.
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