Doctors say stye cannot be transmitted from one person to another through direct contact. Find out more!
Around our eyes there are glands responsible for producing the “oily” part of tears which help prevent dryness and maintain healthy vision. “When there is a local imbalance, a decline in immune defenses, changes such as makeup, allergies, contamination with one’s hands, for example, these glands can become inflamed and infected, causing the pigsty“, explains the Dr. Tiago César Pereira Ferreiraophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery, cataracts, contact lenses and keratoconus.
Second Dr. Gabriela Hoehrpediatric ophthalmologist, styes can occur at any age, although it is more common in children. Find out more below!
What causes a stye?
As said by Dr. Tiago in an interview with Good shapestye, popularly known as cute or widowhood, is caused by some imbalance that it favors inflammation and bacterial infections in the region, for example, immunological eye drops, inappropriate use of make-up, local contamination and allergies.
“Often, when we scratch our eyes a lot, we end up bringing bacteria, mites and allergens to the edge of the eyelashes, which can cause inflammation of the glands present there. These glands can become clogged and, as a result, their fat accumulates, generating inflammation and this sty ball“, says Dr. Gabriela.
Symptoms of stye
Between main symptoms of stye I am:
- Reddish eyelid region;
- Swelling;
- Pain in the region;
- Appearance of a lump on the eyelid;
- Sensitivity to light;
- Increase in temperature in the location;
- Watery eyes;
- Itching.
Is a stye contagious?
” Styes are not passed from one person to another. It often involves a self-infection problem. So the person has itchy eyes, has some irritation, often brings contaminated hands to his eyes and, in this way, ends up contaminating himself”, guarantees the ophthalmologist.
How to prevent?
To prevent stye, experts always recommend maintain good hand hygiene, of the eyelids AND of eyelashes, never sleep with makeup on, avoid scratching your eyes AND take care of your immunity.
“It’s also crucial carry out a routine ophthalmological examinationbecause there are several aspects that can favor the recurrence of styes, such as allergies, which are very common conditions”, warns the doctor.
How to treat a stye?
Generally, stye treatment involves correct cleaning of the affected region AND warm compresses. Depending on the case, especially when no improvement is found, the doctor may also prescribe the use of antibiotic ointments and even oral tablets.
“I like to have the patient apply a compress with warm water, very carefully, because the eyelid is a very sensitive and sensitive tissue, so if you put something very hot on it, a burn could occur,” advises Dr. Gabriela.
“The heat will help unclog, as well as sanitize the area. For cleaning, I suggest using a neutral shampoo wash the eyelashes and eyelid well”, adds the pediatric ophthalmologist.
Source: Terra
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