A stye is a rather nasty little infection that affects the eye. The glands and follicles at the edge of the eyelash tend to be affected most often. They come in two varieties external, or hordeolum, and internal.
The external type first seems as if it were simply a sore pimple. But soon it swells up and begins to hurt worse. A hordeolum stye occurs underneath the eyelid and becomes very tender and swollen, as well. Since it is hidden from view you cannot usually see pus.
Bacteria is to blame for styes. The oil ducts of the eyelids and hair follicles become jammed with dirt and debris and the bacteria takes hold. You should see the doctor, if one develops, because they can lead to more serious problems. They will examine the problem area and might test the drainage at a lab. It is possible to mistake a cyst for a stye because of it’s location.
Children and infants are more likely to have this problem but it can happen to anyone at any age.
Also, be on the lookout for an itchiness ar a discharge from the eye. These can also be symptoms of a stye.
If you are dealing with this type of problem then you should start applying warm compresses to the area. Do this three to four times a day in intervals of ten to fifteen minutes. This will help to take some of the pain away, as well as, encourage better bloodflow.
Usually they will go away within a few days when taken care of proplerly. The doctor might prescribe some antibiotic eye drops to help out. Herbs can also be used as a preventative measure. Euphrasia, Psorinum, Graphites and Pulsatilla can all be used to keep your eyes healthy. They are great at helping to prevent problems in the first place.
There are many things you can otherwise do to prevent a stye from occurring. Make sure that you clean the eyelids with a warm moist washcloth a couple times a day. Maybe in the morning and evening before bedtime.
Make sure that your hands are always clean especially after using the restroom. Try to keep them away from your face anyways. They are great for many things and spreading germs is one of them.
Make sure that you stay away from irritants such as cigarette smoke. When you are outside wear some sunglasses and UV sunblock to avoid the harmful effects from the sun. Make sure the sunglasses are not cheap and actually work to block out the UV rays.
If your eyes are dry, most of the time, then use some artificial tears throughout the day to moisturize them.
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Taking measures to prevent a stye is a wise choice because these little critters can be both annoying and painful.
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