Why am I getting recurrent styes in both eyes?

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Recurrent styes can be troublesome, especially when they keep coming back within a short period of time, as in your case. They usually occur due to infection and blockage of the oil glands located at the base of the eyelashes.

They may be caused by:

1. Improper eyelid hygiene, such as the accumulation of dandruff or debris along the eyelid margins.

2. Inadequate treatment of the initial stye can lead to recurrence.

3. Decreased immunity, such as in people with diabetes or other chronic conditions.

If you are not diabetic and do not have any chronic conditions that affect your immunity, it would be helpful to focus on the first two causes.

1. Improve eyelid hygiene by gently cleaning your eyelids with diluted baby shampoo on a cotton bud, focusing on the lid edges, at least 3 times a day for 1 week, then wash.

2. If you consider treatment, then you might try using an antibiotic eye drop that should be applied thrice daily for 10 days. A more potent remedy is an antibiotic eye ointment that should be applied once before sleeping.

3. Apply a warm compress over closed eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes, three to four times daily. This helps soften the buildup of oil and promote drainage.

4. You should not touch, push, or try to burst it, as that will only make matters worse.

5. Eye makeup and contacts should be avoided for at least some period of time.

6. You may look for Tobramycin eye ointment after consulting a doctor or pharmacist regarding its suitability for you.

If the swelling becomes very painful, spreads around the eye, affects vision, or does not improve within 1 to 2 weeks, you should see your eye specialist, as some recurrent styes may require drainage or treatment for chronic eyelid inflammation.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.