- Most used polishes
- When surgery is necessary
- Home treatment option
- Care during treatment
- Signs of improvement
- Signs of worsening
In most cases, the treatment for stye in the eye can be done at home by washing the eye twice a day and applying warm compresses, for 10 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day, to relieve pain and decrease inflammation.
However, if the stye does not pass in 8 days or increases in size, it is recommended to consult the ophthalmologist to start the most appropriate treatment, which can be done with ophthalmic ointments, antibiotics or a minor surgery to drain the pus.
During treatment it is recommended not to wear eye makeup, to avoid scratching the affected eye frequently and not to wear contact lenses to prevent styrene obstruction and increased infection, for example.
Most used polishes
Stye ointments usually include a combination of an antibiotic substance, such as Terramycin, and a corticoid, such as Prednisone, for example. This type of ointment helps to eliminate any infection that is developing on the spot and that does not allow the body to heal naturally.
These ointments should generally be applied 4 to 6 times a day after washing the eye with warm water, or according to the doctor's guidance, as they cannot be purchased without a prescription and without proper evaluation.
In the most difficult cases to treat, as can happen in some elderly people, the ophthalmologist may even prescribe an antibiotic in pills to treat the infection more easily.
When surgery is necessary
In some cases, the stye can cause an excessive accumulation of pus and, in these situations, it is common for the doctor to recommend a minor surgery, which is done in the office, and which consists of draining the pus with a needle, so that the infection is more easily treated and the discomfort lessened.
Depending on the pain tolerance, this technique can be done with local anesthesia, however, it is common to do it without anesthesia, since the pain is often compared to that of a spine being squeezed.
Home treatment option
A good homemade treatment for sty can be done in the first 8 days with the application of warm chamomile compresses over the eye to relieve inflammation, pain and help drain pus.
The use of boric acid water in the treatment for stye, although it is widely used, should be avoided, as it is a non-sterile substance that can facilitate infection.
Ingredients
- 1 chamomile sachet; 200 ml of boiling water; 1 clean compress.
Method of preparation
Place the chamomile sachet in the boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. Then, wet a clean compress in the tea and apply on the stye for about 5 minutes, repeating the process up to 3 times a day.
See other natural ways to treat the stye at home.
Care during treatment
In addition to the application of warm compresses or medications prescribed by the doctor, there are also some important precautions that help to speed recovery. Such care includes:
- Do not try to squeeze the sty; Avoid touching or scratching the sty area; Wash your hands before touching the sty or applying any medication; Do not use the same compress more than once; Keep your eyelids clean and without rips; Avoid putting on lenses of eye contact.
In addition, people who use makeup frequently should also avoid applying eye makeup during treatment, as it can worsen the infection and increase discomfort.
Signs of improvement
Signs of improvement in the stye include a reduction in swelling and redness, as well as pain and difficulty opening the eye.
Signs of worsening
The signs of worsening are related to the infection of the stye and include increased pain and swelling, as well as difficulty in opening the eye. In addition, the appearance of pus, the fact that the stye does not pass in 8 days and the infection spreads to other regions of the eye are also part of this type of signs.
