Styes are inflamed sebaceous glands (near the base of the eyelashes) and are usually caused by staphylococcus bacteria. They look similar to pimples, but should not be squeezed or pierced as the bacteria inside can spread over the entire eyelid.

Sometimes, the infection disappears quickly, without forming into a red swelling. But other styes worsen rapidly until the eyelid swells up. Eye sty occurs when staphylococcal bacteria infect one of the tiny glands at the base of the eyelid hairs and then becomes inflamed. It is commonly found as small bumps on the base of eyelids.

A Stye also known as a stye, is an inflammation of the eyelid margin. They are harmless but can be very painful. A sty results from an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid (meibomian glands) that occurs after these glands have become clogged. The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for 90-95% of cases of styes. Frequently, bacteria can infect the blocked gland, causing increased inflammation, pain, and redness of the eye and even redness of the surrounding eyelid and cheek tissue. Frequently, the lump appears with a visible whitish or yellowish spot that looks much like a large pimple. The lump frequently goes away when the blockage of the gland opening is relieved. There are some cases where surgical draining of the stye or the application of antibiotic drops may be required. To prevent a stye in the eye always washing hands before touching the eyes and keeping good eye hygiene, especially for contact users.

Causes of Stye:

Staphylococcal organisms are the most common causes of eyelid infections but other organisms may be involved.

Using eyeliner or other eye products can irritate the eye.

Weakness of the immune system.

This bacterium is often found in the nose, and it's easily transferred to the eye by rubbing first your nose, then your eye.

Diabetes

Styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteria.

Other debilitating illness.

Symptoms of Stye:

Tenderness.

Swelling of the eyelid.

Tearing of the eye.

Sensitivity to light.

Pain over the affected area (localized pain).

Redness at the edge of the eyelid.

Drainage of yellow fluid

Discomfort when blinking

Treatment of Stye:

1] Wash your hands after treatment of any type to avoid spreading the infection

2] A grated potato used as a poultice, reduce swelling in inflamed eyes.

3] The tannic acid in tea is reported to help cure styes - take a used tea bag that is still warm and apply it to the eye as a warm compress.

4] Refrain from wearing eye makeup while the stye is active.

5] Do not rub your eyes or you risk irritating and spreading the infection.

6] Antibiotic creams may help recurrent or persistent styes

7] Surgical drainage of the stye may also be necessary if the stye is not responding to treatment.

8] Application of prescribed antibiotic drops may also be used to help fight the infection.

9] Boil 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds with a cupful of water like an herbal tea preparation to wash the eyes 3-4 times a day.

10] You should protect your eyes from air pollution and dust.

Whatever you choose to do - be very careful when putting unknown chemicals on or in your eyes - if you're unfamiliar with a remedy then consult your doctor first.

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