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The article was professionally consulted by an eye doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General HospitalSquints and styes are eye problems that can go away on their own over time. During this time, eye strain and stye cause discomfort, make the patient feel tired, and affect the quality of life.
1. Learn about cleavage and stye
1.1 What is eye contact? Cataract is defined as a small tumor that develops in the eyelid, causing red, painful swelling when it produces pus, if not treated, it can rupture, injure, ulcerate the skin of the eyelids, leaving seo on the eyelidsClosed eyes may appear on the upper or lower eyelids, of which pterygium is the most common type
1.2 Causes of chalazion Eyelids commonly occur in people with an underlying inflammatory condition, affecting to eyes or skin
1.3 What is an eye stye? An eyelid stye is an inflammatory condition of the eyelid margin and is usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Eye styes are usually red, painful bumps on the eyes and look like pimples. Most styes develop on the edge of the eyelid
Patients with eyelid styes will have signs of redness and pain on the eyelids. More tears will be produced. Other symptoms of styes include:
A red, swollen bump on the eyelid that is painful. Discomfort when blinking.
Lẹo mắt khiến người bệnh đau nhức và ngứa vùng mí mắt
2. Care instructions when eyes are chapped and stye
2.1 Using a warm towel or warm cotton pad Warm compresses at the injured eyelid site is the most common way to care for eyes with chapped and styeed eyes. The way to do it is quite simple, use a soft towel or cotton pad, dip it in warm water, then apply it on the stye / stye and keep it for about 10-15 minutes.Perform 3-4 times/day. Make sure the water is just warm enough and the warm cotton/towel has been wrung out. The heat from the warm towel will push the pus to the surface and help it be released as soon as possible, while soothing the symptoms.
Chườm khăn ấm lên vùng mắt bị tổn thương là phương pháp điều trị dễ thực hiện nhất
At the same time, you can also wash your eyelids with a warm dilute saline solution. It also promotes the release of pus inside the stye. At the same time, antiseptic prevents infection for chalazion.
2.3 Use a warm tea bag Instead of applying a warm compress with a soft towel or cotton ball, you can use a warm tea bag to gently massage the stye. Not only does it help reduce swelling and inflammation, but it also has some antibacterial properties that prevent infection.
To make a warm compress with a tea bag, drop the tea bag in boiled water for about 1 minute. Then, wait for this tea bag to cool enough, then place it on your eyes and keep it for about 5-10 minutes. Each tea bag should only be used once.
2.4 Limit eye makeup and contact lenses Putting makeup around your eyes or wearing contact lenses can cause eye irritation, even eye infections, and make the process of getting rid of the stye/closed eye take longer. Therefore, limit these activities during illness and after healing for at least 2 weeks.
2.5 Using antibiotic ointment When you have chalazion - stye, in addition to taking care of your eyelashes as directed above, you should see an eye specialist for advice and treatment, do not buy antibiotics yourself.
Sử dụng một số loại thuốc mỡ không cần kê đơn để thoa lên vùng mắt bị đau
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