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    A stye is a painful, red and swollen lump that occurs as a result of infection of the oil glands or eyelash follicles on the eyelid. It usually occurs due to bacterial infections and is classified as an internal stye or external stye. A stye is a painful infection of the eyelid that can negatively affect quality of life.

    What are the symptoms of a stye?

    • A painful, red and swollen lump on the eyelid
    • Sensitivity in the eyelid
    • Watery eyes
    • Sensitivity to light
    • Crusting on the eyelid
    • Blurred vision (rarely)

    What are the Stye Treatment Methods?

    Hot Compress Application in Stye Treatment

    A clean cloth or cotton pad is moistened with warm water and applied to the eyelid for 5-10 minutes. This process can be repeated 3-4 times a day. Warm compress facilitates drainage of the stye, helping the infection heal faster.

    Pay Attention to Eye Hygiene in Stye Treatment

    The eyelids are gently cleansed with a mild baby shampoo or eye cleansing solution. Paying attention to eye hygiene prevents the spread of infection and accelerates the healing process.

    Antibiotic Application in Stye Treatment

    Antibiotic eye drops or ointment prescribed by the ophthalmologist are used. Antibiotics speed up healing by controlling the infection.

    Use of Steroid Drugs in Stye Treatment

    In cases of severe infections or swelling, eye drops or ointments containing steroids may be used. Steroids help relieve symptoms by reducing inflammation.

    Surgical Intervention in Stye Treatment

    Rarely, large or treatment-resistant styes may require surgical drainage. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and the infection inside the stye is drained. It provides rapid relief and complete elimination of the infection.

    Things to Consider in Stye Treatment

    • Touching the eyelids with hands should be avoided and hands should be washed frequently.
    • Make-up should not be used or shared.
    • Contact lens use should be avoided.
    • Warm compresses and eye hygiene should be applied regularly.
    • The treatment and medications recommended by the doctor should be used regularly.

    Styes usually heal quickly with proper and timely treatment. Ophthalmologist Op. Dr. Ömer TAKEŞ provides relief to his patients by using the most effective methods in the treatment of styes. You can contact our clinic to get more information about stye and other eye diseases and to make an appointment.

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