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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?

Q: 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?

Not really: When warm compresses &amp; cleaning the lash line have not helped in weeks, sometimes the only good option is having it opened &amp; drained by an eye surgeon.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

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.

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

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