A member asked:

Eye sty 12hrs+ swollen upper lid & half closed. no visible discharge. concern w/infection since my total hip repl 9 mo ago. urgent care?

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1st heat/compresses: I would recommend treating the sty with 10' of moderately warm compresses 3-4 times daily and massage the area with a wet washcloth with a mild no tears shampoo. This should help to decompress the blocked oil gland. If however your eyelid swelling persists and/or worsens, see eyemd who can evaluate for other treatment modalities. If fever, vision decrease, or double vision, seek medical care asap.

Answered 2/16/2021

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