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An eye stye is a small, painful bump on the eyelid caused by an infection or inflammation of the sweat gland. It appears as a red, swollen pimple near the eyelashes and can be either internal or external. Styes are often caused by poor hygiene, rubbing the eyes, or sharing towels. Warm compresses are the primary treatment to reduce swelling and speed healing, and a doctor may prescribe ointment or drain the stye if it worsens or does not improve within two days.

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Stye

An eye stye is a small, painful bump on the eyelid caused by an infection or inflammation of the sweat gland. It appears as a red, swollen pimple near the eyelashes and can be either internal or external. Styes are often caused by poor hygiene, rubbing the eyes, or sharing towels. Warm compresses are the primary treatment to reduce swelling and speed healing, and a doctor may prescribe ointment or drain the stye if it worsens or does not improve within two days.

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Eye Stye

What is an Eye Stye?


Looks like a small pimple like bump on the
eyelid.
Often has a yellow or white color to it.
Can be on one eyelid or both due to cross-
infection.
Internal- on underside of lid, often swells and
will disappear soon but may leave a cyst.
External- small pimple next to eyelash then
turns into painful swelling for several days.
What an Eye Stye effects
An eye stye is an infection or
inflammation of the sweat gland on the
eyelid.
Causes:
Poor nutrition
Sleep deprivation
lack of hygiene,
Rubbing m of the eyes.
Staphylococcal infection in the eye
Secondary to blepharitis
Immunoglobulin
Sharing of washcloths or face towels
Signs of Eye Stye
A bump near the edge of the eyelid that is
red, swollen, hot, and very tender.
Treatment
A warm compress is the primary form of
treatment for a stye.
If the stye worsens or does not begin to
heal within 48 hours of starting the warm
compress, a doctor should be contacted.
Doctors can either prescribe ointment to
speed up healing or puncture with a needle
to speed up draining process.
Never pop an eye stye by yourself, and
always keep it clean and speed up healing.
Treatments
Wash hands frequently, use clean towels!
Apply warm water compresses several
times a day to reduce inflammation and
hasten healing
Do Not Wear contacts until condition is
cleared
Do Not Wear eye makeup until the stye
heals
Do not squeeze
Systemic antibiotics are NOT necessary

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