Jaime Morgan

What is a stye?What is a stye?• A stye forms on the eye lid• It is a clogged duct gland

– Usually from bacteria from the skin that gets into the gland

• On the upper or lower lid where the lid meets the eye lashes

• Resembles a pimple- a red bump, tender to the touch

What can go wrong?What can go wrong?• Complications are rare!• A stye can turn into a chalazion.

– This is when the duct gland becomes fully blocked.

– If it becomes so large, it can effect vision and deform the cornea.

• Generalized infection, blepharitis, of the eyelid.

Characteristics of a StyeCharacteristics of a Stye• Red, swollen bump• Sensitivity to light• Tearing/ watering

of the eye• Tenderness• Itchy or Scratchy• Pain• Discomfort when

blinking

Stye vs. No StyeStye vs. No Stye

• More squinted- sensitive to the light

• Redness towards the inner part of the eye

• Raised bump

• Wide open- not sensitive to the light

• Eyelid is clear- no red bump

How do you get rid of a How do you get rid of a stye?!stye?!

• Warm/Hot compresses are the best way to get rid of a stye because it opens the pores.– Apply for 10 minutes, 4 times a day

• Antibiotic creams or ointments can help.• DO NOT try to “pop” the stye! Let it drain on its

own.– They swell for 3 days and then break open

and drain.• Large styes sometimes need to be lanced, or

cut open, by a doctor to prevent further infection.

• Do not wear eye make-up or contact lenses.

ProductsProducts• Ointment- Stye

• Solution- Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash

• Medicated Pads- Ocusoft Lid Scrub

PreventionPrevention• ALWAYS wash your hands before

touching the eye or skin around it.• If styes are common, wash the edges

of the eye lids frequently.• Do not rub your eyes: it can let in

bacteria.• For women- replace eye make-up,

especially mascara, every 6 months.

Incorporation of a mobile Incorporation of a mobile devicedevice

• I captured pictures on my iPhone using the camera.

• I emailed myself the pictures.• Signed onto my email through the

internet on a laptop.• Copied the image and pasted it into

Paint and cropped the image.• Copied and pasted the cropped

image into PowerPoint.

SourcesSources• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth

/PMH0002004/

• http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/styes-and-chalazia-topic-overview

• http://www.medicinenet.com/sty/page2.htm