Stye / External Hordeolum

Question 1

Stye

Answer 1

Acute suppurative inflammation of lash follicle and associated glands (glands of Zeis or Mall)

Question 2

Etiology

Answer 2

Predisposing factors
Age
Habitual rubbing / fingering
Diabetes mellitus (recurrent)
Metabolic factors
Causative organism (S.aureus)

Question 3

Clinical features

Answer 3

Acute pain
Swelling
Watering (mild)
Photophobia

Stage of cellulitis
Lid margin swelling (localised, firm, red, tender)
Marked edema
One / multiple
Stage of abscess
Visible pus point

Question 4

Treatment

Answer 4

Hot compress
Evacuating pus
Surgical incision (large abscess)
Antibiotic eye drops (3-4 times)
Eye ointment (bed time)
Systemic anti inflammatory
Analgesic
Systemic antibiotics