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I Have Stye In My Left Eye That Will Not

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2020

Question: i have stye in my left eye that will not go away. 1 month. I recently started putting an antibiotic cream and it seems to have made it more red and not sure if to continue

Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Its not a stye then it sounds like a chalazion

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question . A stye doesnt stay for a month dear it sounds like a chalzion to me . In a chalazion the gland opening closes and so it doesnt go away with medicine and usually requires an incision and curettage . I would advise you to confirm and then get it done by a qualified ophthalmologist . Hope it helps . Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (27 hours later)

My eye today. Please let me know what you think:

Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I can see a pus point

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the image . This definitely looks like an inflamed stye with a lot of pus and it needs incision if it has been like this for a month . You will need a course of oral antibiotics along with hot fomentation . Hope this helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad