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Sty or stye
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- This is an inflammation of one or more of the sebaceous (meibomian, zeisian, or moll) glands of the eyelid.
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- Pimple-like lesion at the lid margin
- Swollen, red, tender upper or lower eyelid
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Bacterial infection, such as staphylococcus
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- Warm compresses (warm, wet, clean wash cloth) for 15 minutes every 2 hours are helpful and relieve pain.
- Antibiotic eye ointment such as bacitracin or erythromycin may be helpful.
- If the Stye persists more than 48 hours, incision (to allow it drain) by an ophthalmologist may be necessary.
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