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Recurring Styes! help!
Two months ago I got my first stye in my left eye. I put hot compresses on it and washed the lid of my eye with babywash. I threw out all of my makeup and started fresh. Then, I began getting more in the same eye. They became hard and are now these cyst-like things under my eyelid. Then, last month I got one in my Right eye. It multiplied also. Now it is red and swollen in the mornings.. just like the others. It's painful. I am nervous about my eyes!!! Will the doctor give me antibiotics and drops? I don't have insurance so if there are alternative treatments I would rather explore those options. HELP!
Yes I know, I read the same stuff myself. My doctor checked me for the mites and I don't have them. I got mine from my meds but I also have seborrhea and rosacea. But, even though I went down on the meds I still have it and I hate that I can't wear eye makeup. The thing that has worked the best for me is the hot compresses. It is helping to keep me from getting the styes.
mkh9
mkh9
My eye doctor told me that and obviously she was wrong.
I just researched blepharitis, and it is classified into 2 types:
Anterior blepharitis which is caused by bacteria (staphyloccal blepharitis) or dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows (seborrheic blepharitis). It may also occur due to a combination of factors, or less commonly may be the result of allergies or an infestation of the eyelashes (mite).
Posterior blepharitis which is caused by irregular oil production by the glands of the eyelids (meibomian blepharitis which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth. It can also develop as a result of other skin conditions such as acne rosacea and scalp dandruff.
It is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination.
My dermatologist told me mine was autoimmune in nature because I have Hashi's.
Treatment:
Consists of limiting or stopping the use of eye makeup.
Warm compresses to loosen the crusts.
Followed by gentle scrubbing of the eyelids with a mixture of baby shampoo and water or over-the-counter lid cleansing products.
For bacterial infections, antibiotics are prescribed.
If the glands in the eyelids are blocked, the eyelids may need to be massaged to clean out oil accumulated in the eyelid glands.
Artificial tear solutions or lubricating ointments may be prescribed in some cases.
Use of an anti-dandruff shampoo on the scap can help.
You might have to temporarily discontinue contact lenses use.
A sty is an infection of an oil gland in the eyelid and is painful and reddened and swollen. It can become a chalazion which is a hardened lump or bump and is painless.
The causes of chalazions are:
Chronic blephariits
Acne rosacea
Seborrhea
Tuberculosis
Viral infection
Treatment:
They usually resolve on their own.
Warm compresses may help soften the hardened oil that is blocking the ducts thereby promoting drainage and healing.
Keep area clean. Wash hands often. Keep your hand away from your eyes.
If the chalazion does not drain and heal within 1 month, contact your eye doctor.
Do not squeeze or drain the chalazion yourself.
I just researched blepharitis, and it is classified into 2 types:
Anterior blepharitis which is caused by bacteria (staphyloccal blepharitis) or dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows (seborrheic blepharitis). It may also occur due to a combination of factors, or less commonly may be the result of allergies or an infestation of the eyelashes (mite).
Posterior blepharitis which is caused by irregular oil production by the glands of the eyelids (meibomian blepharitis which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth. It can also develop as a result of other skin conditions such as acne rosacea and scalp dandruff.
It is diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination.
My dermatologist told me mine was autoimmune in nature because I have Hashi's.
Treatment:
Consists of limiting or stopping the use of eye makeup.
Warm compresses to loosen the crusts.
Followed by gentle scrubbing of the eyelids with a mixture of baby shampoo and water or over-the-counter lid cleansing products.
For bacterial infections, antibiotics are prescribed.
If the glands in the eyelids are blocked, the eyelids may need to be massaged to clean out oil accumulated in the eyelid glands.
Artificial tear solutions or lubricating ointments may be prescribed in some cases.
Use of an anti-dandruff shampoo on the scap can help.
You might have to temporarily discontinue contact lenses use.
A sty is an infection of an oil gland in the eyelid and is painful and reddened and swollen. It can become a chalazion which is a hardened lump or bump and is painless.
The causes of chalazions are:
Chronic blephariits
Acne rosacea
Seborrhea
Tuberculosis
Viral infection
Treatment:
They usually resolve on their own.
Warm compresses may help soften the hardened oil that is blocking the ducts thereby promoting drainage and healing.
Keep area clean. Wash hands often. Keep your hand away from your eyes.
If the chalazion does not drain and heal within 1 month, contact your eye doctor.
Do not squeeze or drain the chalazion yourself.
Not all blepheritis is caused by mites! Some can be caused by other things such as rosacea, danderuff, dry eyes, and secondary to this is you can get a staph infection where you would need an antibiotic. Just because your eyes are red and sore doesn't mean you need an antibiotic. But yours sounds like you might need it to start with and to see if it is caused by a mite, or something else because the treatment can be slightly different. In any case I got blepheritis from my meds causing chronic dry eye. Now I have chronic blepheritis and can't wear eye makeup. I tried using a fresh clean wash cloth but I got an infection twice from that so I now use clean tissues. Either way this is the general method to keep your eyes clean. At least twice a day:
Self-care:
An important part of controlling blepharitis involves treatment at home.
Directions for a Warm Soak of the Eyelids:
1.Wash your hands thoroughly.
2.Moisten a clean washcloth (or clean tissues) with warm water.
3.Close eyes and place washcloth (or tissues) on eyelids for about 5 minutes, reheating the washcloth (or changing tissues with hot water) as necessary.
4.Repeat several times daily.
Directions for an Eyelid Scrub:
1.Wash your hands thoroughly.
2.Mix warm water and a small amount of non-irritating (baby) shampoo or use a commercially prepared lid scrub solution recommended by your optometrist.
3.Using a clean cloth (a different one for each eye) rub the solution back and forth across the eyelashes and edge of the closed eyelid.
4.Rinse with clear water.
5.Repeat with the other eye.
Be diligent.
hope this helps.
mkh9
Self-care:
An important part of controlling blepharitis involves treatment at home.
Directions for a Warm Soak of the Eyelids:
1.Wash your hands thoroughly.
2.Moisten a clean washcloth (or clean tissues) with warm water.
3.Close eyes and place washcloth (or tissues) on eyelids for about 5 minutes, reheating the washcloth (or changing tissues with hot water) as necessary.
4.Repeat several times daily.
Directions for an Eyelid Scrub:
1.Wash your hands thoroughly.
2.Mix warm water and a small amount of non-irritating (baby) shampoo or use a commercially prepared lid scrub solution recommended by your optometrist.
3.Using a clean cloth (a different one for each eye) rub the solution back and forth across the eyelashes and edge of the closed eyelid.
4.Rinse with clear water.
5.Repeat with the other eye.
Be diligent.
hope this helps.
mkh9
Sounds as if you have blepharitis. It's caused by a reaction to a tiny mite which lives on your eyelids. I know, sounds absolutely gross, but 100% true.
The best treatment for this condition is twice daily lid scrubs. I am religious with my lid scrubs and have developed a routine suggested by my husband's aunt. She purchased numerous 100% cotton washcloths and always washed them in the hottest water possible. After a lid scrub she blotted the water off her face with a washcloth. Each washcloth was used once and then washed.
I keep my washcloths stacked flat in my linen closet next to my sink. Even with my eyes closed I open the cupboard grab one with my left hand and blot my eyes and face. I toss it in the laundry basket afterward.
A lid scrub in the shower once a day works wonders too.
For styes, which rarely develop now, I resort to the extra strength version of the more popular foaming lid scrub. It is one that is left on without rinsing. I use that for two days and my stye goes away without warm compresses.
I also purchased a small, high magnification mirror which sticks on my bathroom mirror with suction cups. Once a day I examine my lids and remove any inward facing eyelashes.
Another component of blepharitis is dry eyes. I use a sterile ointment in my eyes every night.
After trying many different lid scrubs, I found the best for me is simply a bar of organic, extra virgin coconut oil soap. I am sensitive to the additives in the other soaps.
Diluted baby shampoo works well for most people. And I understand Johnson and Johnson is removing their formaldehyde producing ingredients.
The best treatment for this condition is twice daily lid scrubs. I am religious with my lid scrubs and have developed a routine suggested by my husband's aunt. She purchased numerous 100% cotton washcloths and always washed them in the hottest water possible. After a lid scrub she blotted the water off her face with a washcloth. Each washcloth was used once and then washed.
I keep my washcloths stacked flat in my linen closet next to my sink. Even with my eyes closed I open the cupboard grab one with my left hand and blot my eyes and face. I toss it in the laundry basket afterward.
A lid scrub in the shower once a day works wonders too.
For styes, which rarely develop now, I resort to the extra strength version of the more popular foaming lid scrub. It is one that is left on without rinsing. I use that for two days and my stye goes away without warm compresses.
I also purchased a small, high magnification mirror which sticks on my bathroom mirror with suction cups. Once a day I examine my lids and remove any inward facing eyelashes.
Another component of blepharitis is dry eyes. I use a sterile ointment in my eyes every night.
After trying many different lid scrubs, I found the best for me is simply a bar of organic, extra virgin coconut oil soap. I am sensitive to the additives in the other soaps.
Diluted baby shampoo works well for most people. And I understand Johnson and Johnson is removing their formaldehyde producing ingredients.
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