Stye

Question 1

Stye - key symptoms (4)

Answer 1

Tender lump on eye lid
Pain
Swelling
Pus
(Fast onset)

Question 2

Stye - extra questions (4)

Answer 2

Do you get them often
Changes in vision
Severe pain
Other systemic symptoms (fever, headache)

Question 3

Stye - explanation

Answer 3

Bacterial infection of the sebaceous gland in the eyelid

Question 4

Stye - OTC treatment

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Stye - lifestyle (5)

Answer 5

Warm compress for 5-10 mins 2-4 times a day
Avoid makeup
Avoid contact lenses
Avoid popping
Good general eyelid hygiene

Question 6

Stye - referral (4)

Answer 6

Recurrent
Vision changes
Systemic infection symptoms
(fever, headache)
No improvement after a few days