I had a stye for a long time. What can cause this?

Question

Hi doctor,

I developed a stye around seven months ago in my right eye (lower lid). The stye took almost six months to get rid of, but it is not fully gone and is still there. I used warm compresses, but I thought this was quite a lengthy process. I have now developed a stye on my left eye (upper lid).

The bump is swollen and formed a round ball. I have again tried warm compresses, and it seems to be making it worse. I am now trying salt and warm water soaks. I have also been to the doctors and had blood tests done, and all came back clear. I just need advice on what I need to do to get rid of this. I have been washing eyelashes daily.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The stye usually resolves in a week. If it persists even after treatment, then it could be a chalazion. Kindly share photos of your eyes so that I may guide you better.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert with the pictures.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I evaluated your photos with patience (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These bumps on your lids are suggestive of chalazion. The treatment involves warm compresses followed by a lid massage with the index finger from up to down for the upper lid, followed by application of antibiotic ointment like Azithromycin twice daily along the lid margins.

If this fails, then intralesional Triamcinolone injection can help. If everything fails, then minor surgery in the form of incision and curettage will resolve this.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, you can consult a local ophthalmologist and discuss these options with him. Some doctors have reservations about this Triamcinolone injection, but the majority of them would agree to the incision.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.