What is a Stye?
A stye, or hordeolum, is a small bump that can appear on the
outside or inside
of
the eyelid.
A stye develops from an eyelash follicle or an eyelid oil gland
that becomes clogged from excess oil, debris or bacteria. Styes
seem to be brought on by increased stress, but can also be a
complication of another condition, called blepharitis.
Although the appearance of a stye can be unsightly at times, it is
usually harmless.
Symptoms of a Stye:
Patients with styes often complain of watery eyes, pain,
tenderness, itching, or redness around the stye. Styes usually
appear as a reddish bump on the eyelid. When a stye first
develops, the eye may feel bruised and may feel sensitive to
light.
In severe styes, a yellow spot may develop in the center, similar
to a pimple. Known as an internal hordeolum, it develops as pus
builds up inside the stye. Pain usually subsides if the stye
ruptures and pus is drained. Some styes never form this
pimple-like head, and the pus continues to accumulate. Some large
styes can interfere with vision.
Causes of a Stye:
Some people with chronic blepharitis are prone to clogged eyelid
glands, in which bacteria builds up and infects the glands.
Sharing make-up or applying too much eye makeup can sometimes
cause styes to develop. Increased stress also seems to bring them
on, but the relationship between stress and styes is not well
understood.
Treating a Stye: Warm compresses:
Gently press a very warm washcloth against the eyelid for 10
minutes at least 4 times per day.
Massage:
Gently massage the entire area to speed healing.
Antiobiotic ointment, eye drops or pills:
Antibiotic ointments or eye drops may help cure the infection. If
the skin around it is becoming infected, antibiotic pills may be
needed.
Complications of Styes:
If a stye does not go away in a relatively short period of time,
it can turn into a chalazion. A chalazion develops when the oil
gland becomes infected and a blockage develops. This blockage
causes the gland to become inflamed. The pain and inflammation
eventually goes away, but a hard lump or bump remains on the
eyelid. A steroid injection may reduce swelling, or your eye
doctor may suggest lancing the chalazion or surgically removing
the substance inside of it.
Helpful Tips for Styes:
Always allow a stye to drain on its own. It is best to resist the
urge to squeeze it yourself, as this may cause a more severe
infection.
If a stye does not go away within a week with the application of
warm compresses and massage, see your eye doctor.
Do not wear eye make-up or contact lenses until a stye heals, to
prevent the possibility of infection.
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