Stye Treatment in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs
A stye is a small, painful bump on the inside or outside of the eyelid, similar to a pimple. It occurs when an oil gland becomes blocked or infected. While they often go away on their own, treatment may be needed for severe cases.
If you develop a style that is painful, persistent or worsening, schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor at Snead Eye Group for proper evaluation and care.
What Causes a Stye?
(Click to View)What Causes a Stye?
A stye develops when a gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes blocked or infected. Styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteria. This bacterium is often found in the nose and is easily transferred to the eye by rubbing your nose and then your eye.
Who Is Most Likely to Get a Stye?
(Click to View)Who Is Most Likely to Get a Stye?
Styes can occur at any age and can affect anyone. They are not harmful to your vision, but they are more common in people who rub their eyes often or have blepharitis or issues with eyelid hygiene..
What Are the Symptoms of a Stye?
(Click to View)What Are the Symptoms of a Stye?
A stye usually begins with pain, redness, tenderness and swelling, then a small pimple appears. You may notice frequent watering in the affected eye, a feeling like something is in your eye or increased sensitivity to light.Snead Eye Group – Stye Treatments in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral & Bonita Springs
How Is a Stye Detected?
A stye is typically diagnosed based on its appearance and symptoms, such as a painful, red bump on the eyelid. In some cases, your eye care specialist may perform an eye examination to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other eyelid conditions.
How Is a Stye Treated?
Most styes heal within a few days on their own. Applying a warm compress for 10-15 minutes three or four times a day may speed up the healing process and relieve pain.
This can help the stye come to a head and drain naturally. You should never try to pop a stye like a pimple, as this can worsen the infection. Allow the style to heal on its own or with guidance from your eye doctor if needed.
What Is a Chalazion?
A chalazion is an enlarged, blocked oil gland in the eyelid that is often mistaken for a stye. While it may initially resemble a stye, a chalazion typically develops into a painless, firm bump over time.
Warm compresses may help speed healing. If a chalazion persists for several months, your eye doctor may drain it or inject a steroid to help reduce the inflammation.
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