Common Eye Disease
No matter how much care you take of your eyes, you will from time to time encounter some kind of eye problems. While some of these problems cause very little harm to the eyes, some may lead to permanent blindness. It is always advisable to consult the doctor.
Styes
A sty is a bacterial infection near the root of an eyelash. It is a very common infection that is rarely serious, although it is typically painful.
What Causes Styes?
Styes are formed from bacteria that gradually grow in the root of an eyelash.
Symptoms of Styes
Typically, the first thing you will notice is a lump that resembles a pimple near the root of your eyelash. After that, the lump may grow, becoming more painful and swollen over the course of several days. Eventually, the lump may burst, and drain.
Stye or Chalazion?
If what you think is a stye becomes a painless, hard, rounded bump further away from your eyelid, it may be a chalazion. A chalazion is a blocked oil gland on the eyelid that may last a few months.Consult an eye to determine if it is stye or chalazion
Treatment for Styes
Styes typically require no treatment, but may heal faster if you apply a warm compress for 10 minutes, four times a day. Usually, it takes about a week from the time they emerge to the time they fully heal.
You can prevent sties by doing your best not to rub your eyes, and keeping your eyelids clean. If your sties are a concern or have been occurring more frequently, it is important to keep your eyelids free of bacteria and talk to your eye care professional.
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