A stye (sty) is a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple
As a rule, it disappears in a few days without specific treatment, however, if it does not improve in time, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe appropriate antibiotic drops or anti-inflammatory cream. In some clinical cases, it is necessary to take antibiotics in the form of medicine. In acute clinical cases, a mini-surgical intervention is used to drain the pus from the stye.
For the prevention of infection, it is provided:
- Observe personal hygiene, wash your hands often with warm water and soap;
- Do not touch the eyes;
- Throw away old cosmetics. Do not give others for your cosmetics;
- Never sleep with makeup on your eyes;
- Make sure the contact lenses are clean;
- If you have already had stye and you suspect a recurrence, apply a warm compress before the infection spreads;
- At the first symptom of inflammation of the edges of the eyelid, consult a doctor and follow all the recommendations given by the doctor.
You are in the risk group of developing stye if:
- You touch your eyes with unwashed hands;
- You put on contact lenses without disinfecting them or washing your hands;
- You sleep with makeup at night;
- You use old, expired cosmetics;
- Chronic blepharitis in the anamnesis;
- Rosacea in the anamnesis.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sty/symptoms-causes/syc-20378017
