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I recently started getting styes on my eyelids quite frequently is there a reason for this?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Blepharitis: You likely have chronic blepharitis which makes you prone to have styes. A visit to an ophthalmologist will get you started on treatment for this.

Dr Fishburn agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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