A stye is a small, red, tender bump inside or outside your eyelid. It’s usually caused by an infection in a tiny oil gland in an eyelash follicle or a gland that produces oils to keep your eyelids moist.
Causes of Styes:
Bacteria–most often a type called staphylococcus–are the root cause of most styes. Your body is coated with billions of friendly bacteria that live right along with you. Most of the time there’s no problem. But when conditions are right, too many bacteria grow and you get an infection.
Symptoms of Styes:
A stye can cause a small, red, painful lump at the base of your eyelash (external stye) or a bump inside the lid (internal stye). You might also notice: Bacteria–most often a type called staphylococcus–are the root cause of most styes.
Treatment for Styes:
The fastest way to get rid of a stye is to use warm compresses: hold a warm, damp, clean, washcloth on your eyelid for 10-15 minutes, 3-5 times a day. You can then gently massage the lid where it is swollen.
Home Remedies for Styes:
In addition to warm water compresses, you might try: Green tea compresses. You can soak green tea bags in warm water and apply them to your eyes. Some research shows that natural substances in green tea can break down the cell walls of bacteria, acting as a natural antibiotic.
Preventing Styes:
Wash your hands frequently. Hands often carry dirt and germs that can infect or clog pores or hair follicles near your eye and cause a stye. Keep them clean with soap and warm water, or a hand sanitizer with alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes. It can be tempting to rub your eyes when they’re itchy, especially during allergy season.
When to Seek Medical Attention:
If you do, go to your regular doctor or an eye doctor–they can usually diagnose a stye just by looking at you. They might use a light and magnifying glass to more carefully examine your eyelid. In some cases, you might get a more thorough eye exam.
Cta:
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about stye treatment. Book an appointment today by calling 0777-123456 or visiting our website: michoesmedicalcentre.com
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