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Stye

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Inflammation of the glands located at the base of the eyelid's eyelashes.

The inflammation is generally caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection.

Symptoms include inflammation and/or a soft red lump at the edge of the eyelid that is warm and painful to the touch.

Diagnosis is clinical through questioning and an examination of the eyelid.

Treatment consists of cleansing the area with damp warm compresses, antibiotics sometimes if required. It usually drains spontaneously and rarely requires surgical drainage.

Bibliographic references
  1. Chandak Ghosh. Eyelid lesions. UpToDate, Septiembre 2015
  2. Roni M Shtein. Blepharitis. UpToDate, Marzo 2016
  3. Shine WE. Polar lipids in human meibomian gland secretions. Curr Eye Res 2003; 26:89.
  4. Shine WE. Meibomianitis: polar lipid abnormalities. Cornea 2004; 23:781.
  5. McCulley JP. The lipid layer of tears: dependent on meibomian gland function. Exp Eye Res 2004; 78:361.
  6. Jonathan C. Horton. Trastornos de los ojos. Harrison. Principios de Medicina Interna, 19e. Capítulo 39
Author
Dr. Patricia Sánchez
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Symptoms

    Soft lump on the eyelid

    Painful lump on the eyelid

    Eyelid lump

    Swollen eyelid

    Reddened eyelid

Symptoms to watch out for

Fever (temperature higher than 38 ºC)
Reddening and swelling of all the eyelid that radiates towards the cheek and other parts of the face
Symptom persistence for more than two weeks after the initial treatment

Self-care

Avoid rubbing the eyes.
Rinse the eyelid with soap and water.
Apply warm compresses 3 to 4 times a day for 10 to 15 minutes.
Discontinue the use of contact lenses.
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