What is a stye?

Question

I always get them! Is there a condition where someone frequently gets styes in their eyes? Why do they come and what prevents or cures the stye? I have stye eyedrops but they always come back and I always try to prevent it from getting swollen shut but that happens sometimes too. Please share with me you knowledge on this subject.

Answer 1

If stys tend to recur, you probably need to practice better lid hygiene. That means regular lid scrubs to remove excess germs and cellular debris. Put a few drops of mild baby shampoo into a teacup of warm water and stir. Using a cotton swab, gently brush the soapy solution along the base of your eyelashes while keeping your lids closed. Don't have time to mix baby shampoo? Scrub your closed lids with a soapy washcloth in the shower.

Regardless of the technique, it is the mechanical rubbing that keeps the lids clear of cellular debris. It is always important that you avoid contact of the eyelid with cosmetics, dirty towels or contaminated hands.

Recurrent stys may be associated with a chronic facial skin problem called Acne Rosacea. Your doctor or consulting dermatologist will be able to confirm the presence of rosacea and initiate effective medical therapy.

Many people with stys experience pinpoint tenderness involving a few eyelashes as an early warning. Frequent application of warm compresses at the first sign of an infection will speed resolution and prevent further blockage of the lid glands.

Answer 2

They are commonly associated with stress, probably because people under stress tend to get less sleep and therefore rub their eyes more often, thus transporting the bacteria into the eye. Most styes will drain on their own but you can speed up the process by placing a warm washcloth on your eye for about 10 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day.

Answer 3

A stye (also spelled sty) or hordeolum is an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. While they produce no lasting damage, they can be quite painful.

Here's the link -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stye