Understand and Treat External Eyelid Styes: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
An eye infection, a red, painful bump on the surface of the eyelid, is a common eye condition. It's often caused by an infection resulting from a clogged oil gland, with Staphylococcus bacteria being the most common culprit. Here's how to recognise, treat, and prevent this issue.
An eye infection can appear anywhere on the eyelid, but it's most common near the edge where eyelashes meet the eyelid. Those with chronic inflammatory eye conditions like blepharitis, or those who frequently rub their eyes with unwashed hands, are at higher risk. Children are also more prone to these eye infections.
Doctors diagnose eye infections by examining the eye and asking about symptoms. The infection can occur in the eyelash follicle, sebaceous gland, or apocrine gland. Treatment may include warm compresses, antibiotic cream, avoiding contact lens use, and not reusing makeup from before the eye infection developed. If the eye infection doesn't respond to treatment, surgery may be necessary.
Eye infections are common and usually harmless, but they can be painful and unsightly. Most respond well to home treatment, but if you experience severe pain, fever, or worsening vision, seek medical attention promptly. To prevent eye infections, maintain good eye hygiene, wash your hands regularly, remove makeup before sleeping, and clean contact lenses properly.
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