How to cure a stye
El orzuelo it's an infection which causes a pus-filled ball to form on the eyelid and can cause very bothersome symptoms.
For cure a stye We have different treatments that we will apply depending on its evolution. Between treatments for remove a stye is the use of hot cloths, medication or in advanced cases Surgery.
The stye consists of an apparently harmless common lesion, but to fully cure it this must be examined by an ophthalmologist to determine the cause and prevent them from becoming a recurrent pathology.
How to cure a stye
El orzuelo it's an infection which causes a pus-filled ball to form on the eyelid and can cause very bothersome symptoms.
For cure a stye We have different treatments that we will apply depending on its evolution. Between treatments for remove a stye is the use of hot cloths, medication or in advanced cases Surgery.
The stye consists of an apparently harmless common lesion, but to fully cure it this must be examined by an ophthalmologist to determine the cause and prevent them from becoming a recurrent pathology.
What is a stye?
El stye is a lump that forms on the eyelid due to infection of a sebaceous gland and that it can appear under the skin of the eyelid or on the edge where the eyelashes grow.
Residues of dead skin, make-up, grime, dirt or grease accumulation are some of the agents that can clog the hole of a sebaceous follicle or gland and trigger a stye.
Also, it looks very similar to a pimple, but it is not. The majority of them contain pus inside and should never be removed, as this could worsen the infection into a cystic stye.
Symptom
In its initial phase, the stye usually causes a sensation of heat, tension and discomfort in the eyelid.
These are the most significant symptoms:
- Inflammation of the eyelid.
- Red ball on the eyelid very similar to a pimple.
- Pain constant.
- Irritation eyepiece.
- Inconvenience to open and close the eye.
- Legañas and tearing.
- Sensitivity to light.
- Sensation of have a strange body inside the eye.
- Blurred vision if the stye is very large.
Tips to cure a stye
To treat styes, most ophthalmologists offer their patients the following advice:
Handwashing
The hands are the part of the body that is most in contact with germs and bacteria. If you have a stye, it is very It is important that you wash your hands several times a day with antibacterial soap..
Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands so as not to bring more bacteria to the stye than it already contains and worsen the infection.
Eyelid cleansing
The first thing you should do to cure a stye is to clean the eyelids to keep the area free of germs and bacteria.
Remember that for perform good eyelid hygiene, you can apply a little champú with a cotton pad or wipe to remove makeup. After rinsing the eyes, rinse them with plenty of warm water and dry the eyelids with a towel or handkerchief that you use only for that purpose.
Use of towels
Ophthalmologists recommend the use of special wet wipes for eyelid cleaning.
These towels are similar to those used to clean babies, but are specially made for eyelid cleaning.
The advantage of using these wipes is that they are a product made especially for the eyes, they guarantee the correct cleaning of the eyelids and can be found in any pharmacy.
Contact lenses vs glasses
Many times, the stye derives from an inadequate hygiene of the contact lenses. If you have a stye, it is advisable that avoid wearing your lenses until the injury has healed.
During the days that the stye lasts wear your glassesTake a break from wearing contact lenses and make sure you clean your lenses properly or change them if necessary.
Makeup
One the worst things we can do to a stye is to apply a layer of makeup on top.
We know that styes are very unsightly, but trying to disguise the injury with eyes corrector, basis o dust can worsen infection and delay recovery.
Warm water compresses
Heat therapy serves to stimulate circulation to the sebaceous glands and progressively drain the stye.
To cure a stye, it is recommended to apply compresses or cloths of warm water three times a day for 15 minutes. When you place the compress on the stye, gently massage the injury to further activate drainage and blood circulation.
Tea bags
Many people recommend the use of chamomile and other infusions to cure a stye, but the truth is that washing the eyes with chamomile is a serious mistake.
Chamomile it is not a sterile product and tampoco is for ophthalmological use, so its analgesic or antibiotic properties are almost null if it is used to remove a stye.
Pain relievers to relieve discomfort
A stye usually causes constant, sharp eye pain that is relieved by pain relievers, eye drops, or special eye drops.
However, it is important to highlight that the use of medications to treat the stye should be compulsorily prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Self-medication is not an option.
Tips to prevent stye
En Área Oftalmológica Avanzada We teach you how to prevent this type of injury and get rid of them forever. Take note:
- Don't touch your eyes with dirty hands.
- Disinfects carefully your lenses.
- Don't go to sleep without removing your makeup.
- Do not use expired cosmetics.
- Perform proper eyelid hygiene.
- Wash your face when you wake up and before going to bed.
- See the ophthalmologist once a year to check your eye health.
See an ophthalmologist
To cure a stye we must go to the ophthalmologist, only he is qualified to examine the injury, determine what it is and offer the appropriate treatment according to its cause.
If you have noticed the presence of a ball in the eyelid or you are sure that you have a stye, in Área Oftalmológica Avanzada We advise you to make an appointment with one of our eye health specialists. Remember that a timely diagnosis is the key to a speedy recovery.
