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Suggest Treatment For Sty On Top Of The Eyelid
Hi doctor, ive had a sty on my top eye lid for 5 days now the swelling is sore and red now and seems more painful. Ive been putting a warm compress on my eyelid but it the swelling does not seem to reduce. I am now feeling strain a bit in the other eye and I have also noticed a small swelling in front of my ear (same side as sty eye) and a swelling just beneath my ear (same side as sty). Im now worried that there may be another underlying issue. Can you please advise?
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hi,
If your condition actually is a stye, and if it isn't reducing with a warm compress, a course of antibiotic eye drops is highly recommended. However, since you will need a prescription, getting yourself evaluated by an ophthalmologist is my advice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. NIKITHA R, General & Family Physician
If your condition actually is a stye, and if it isn't reducing with a warm compress, a course of antibiotic eye drops is highly recommended. However, since you will need a prescription, getting yourself evaluated by an ophthalmologist is my advice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. NIKITHA R, General & Family Physician
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