What is a Stye?

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​A stye, or hordeolum, is an infection of the glands at the base of the eyelashes or eyelids. It appears as a small bump, visible both inside and outside of the eyelid, and is accompanied by minor swelling, pain, minor crusting of the eyelid, tenderness, and possible blurred vision.

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Styes can be triggered by excessive eye-rubbing, sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, and lack of hygiene.

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How is it treated?

 

Left alone, a stye will normally resolve itself within 1-2 weeks, although with proper treatment, that time can be reduced to as little as 4 days. Sometimes styes are treated with antibiotics, and occasionally a doctor will lance a stye to hasten healing time.