Eye Stye - Treatment and Remedies

Definition

A stye is an infection of a follicle or gland at the base of an eyelash. In which a small boil may appear at the margin of the eyelid but in some cases, the infection may also be deep that only swelling and redness.  It may be occur due to staphylococcal bacteria infection or from a clogging of the oil glands around the eyelashes or inside the eyelid, but can be triggered during times of stress. More than one Stye can occur at one time because the bacteria may spread to another follicle. Lancing a Stye that is red and inflamed is not recommended as this may spread infection.

Causes of eye stye

• Styes may be caused by infection of the sebaceous gland in the eyelid. The infection is usually caused by bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus.
• Redness
• Upper or lower lids
• Swelling
• Soreness in some cases
• Painful styes may also occur internally within eyelids, usually in association with a blocked gland that provides lubrication for the eyelid.

Symptoms of Eye Stye

• Swelling in a small area or the entire eyelid.
• Redness of the eyelid itself.
• Discomfort when blinking.
• Frequent watering in the affected eye.
• Raised, swollen bump on the upper or lower eye lid.
• Pain and itch, over the affected area.

Home Treatment of eye stye

• You should be used warm compresses for 15 - 20 minutes  followed by several minutes of light lid massage.  Because this helps to reduce the swelling and makes the lid more comfortable.
• You should be taken 1 teaspoon of turmeric in 2 cups of water until it reduces in half. Cool and strain 4-5 times through a fine muslin. You should apply as eye drops 3-4 times a day. Because it helps to treat stye.
• You can also use another treatment for this disease such as Guava leaves, warmed and placed on a warm damp cloth, and then used as a compress, reduce the redness, pain and swelling.
• You can also use acacia leaves, in which Boil a handful of acacia leaves in two cups of water to make a decoction and then you should apply it as compress on the eyelids. It helps to cure eye stye.
• During any treatment, you should avoid wearing eye makeup.
• You should wash your eyes with cold water daily.