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How do you treat an internal stye?
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Eye doctor: A stye is an infection of one of the tiny oil producing glands inside the eyelid & is generally caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Many styes can be treated without medical intervention by applying hot compresses for 10-15 minutes four times daily. For an internal stye that is worsening or has not healed in 2-3 days I suggest you see an eye doctor who may prescribe antibotics.
Answered 1/22/2019
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Requeses exam: usually topical eye ointment which contains antibioticsa nd some type of cortisone or dexamethasone.
Answered 9/3/2018
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