Stye Flashcards
1
Q
Stye - key symptoms (4)
A
Tender lump on eye lid
Pain
Swelling
Pus
(Fast onset)
2
Q
Stye - extra questions (4)
A
Do you get them often
Changes in vision
Severe pain
Other systemic symptoms (fever, headache)
3
Q
Stye - explanation
A
Bacterial infection of the sebaceous gland in the eyelid
4
Q
Stye - OTC treatment
A
None
5
Q
Stye - lifestyle (5)
A
Warm compress for 5-10 mins 2-4 times a day
Avoid makeup
Avoid contact lenses
Avoid popping
Good general eyelid hygiene
6
Q
Stye - referral (4)
A
Recurrent
Vision changes
Systemic infection symptoms
(fever, headache)
No improvement after a few days
