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Styes: Red Eye (Diagnose & Treat) Flashcards

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What is a stye?

A

Inflammation at the base of eyelash, infection of the glands of the eyelids

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Risk factors?

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Recurrent (blepharitis)

Consider diabetes

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Symptoms?

Signs?

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Uncomfortable, unsightly

Inflammation in anterior eyelid at base of specific eyelash

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Management?

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Self limiting
Heat to lid
Possible topical antibiotic if associated conjunctivitis
Removal of eyelash
Puncture and drain
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What are the different types of styes?

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External: infection of the glands of Zeis (sebum) or Moll (sweat)

Internal: Infection of Meibomian glands. May leave residual chalazion (Meibomian cyst)

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