EmpowHer has an excellent page on styes, clinically called Hordeolum, and you can click on the orange link here to view images and read about the different types (there are external and internal "eye bumps", for instance).
According to MedlinePlus: Styes are caused from an inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. It appears as a red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple. It is tender, especially to the touch.
How to treat?
It is much like a pimple/acne, where bacteria from the skin gets into the oil gland on your eyelid. You can apply a warm compress to the bump. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before touching this area. And, let the bump drain on its own.
When to call the doctor?
- Any problems with vision or light sensitivity occur
- Bump worsens (very large or painful)
- Bump does not improve within 1-2 weeks
- Bump bleeds
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EmpowHer has an excellent page on styes, clinically called Hordeolum, and you can click on the orange link here to view images and read about the different types (there are external and internal "eye bumps", for instance).
According to MedlinePlus: Styes are caused from an inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. It appears as a red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple. It is tender, especially to the touch.
How to treat?
It is much like a pimple/acne, where bacteria from the skin gets into the oil gland on your eyelid. You can apply a warm compress to the bump. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before touching this area. And, let the bump drain on its own.
When to call the doctor?
- Any problems with vision or light sensitivity occur
- Bump worsens (very large or painful)
- Bump does not improve within 1-2 weeks
- Bump bleeds
Hope this helps!
May 24, 2009 - 12:58pmThis Comment
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