A stye is a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Sties are often filled with pus. A sty usually forms on the outside of your eyelid. But sometimes it can form on the inner part of your eyelid.In most cases, a sty will begin to disappear on its own in a couple days.
Symptoms
- A red lump on your eyelid that is similar to a boil or a pimple
- Eyelid pain
- Eyelid swelling
- Tearing
- Another condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid is a chalazion.Unlike a sty, a chalazion usually isn't painful and tends to be most prominent on the inner side of the eyelid.
Causes
A sty happens when a gland on the edge of your eyelid gets infected. The infection is most often caused by a bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
Preventions
- Wash your hands often
- Wash your face and eye area
- Be careful when using and removing eye makeup
- Regular cleaning of contact lenses
Risk Factors
- More common in children
- Change in power of glasses
- Habitual rubbing of eyes
- Diabetes
Complications
Can spread to involve whole of eyelids and even skin of cheek(cellulitis)
Treatment
Mild cases can be treated at home with warm compresses. If it doesn't respond then:
- Evacuation of pus by plucking the eyelash
Antibiotic ointment