Understanding Eye Pain and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Eye pressure and pain? Hello, I have significant astigmatism in both eyes, approximately 300 degrees. I have been wearing contact lenses for a long time, but recently my eyes have been experiencing pressure, pain, and a foreign body sensation. After consulting a doctor, I was tol...
Dr. Feng Jiefan Reply:
Hello: Long-term use of contact lenses can lead to allergic conjunctivitis, which I believe your doctor has managed for you. Additionally, prolonged contact lens wear can cause dry eye syndrome, and the symptoms of dry eye can lead to corneal erosion, resulting in a foreign body ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain and Discomfort: Causes and Solutions
Managing Styes in Young Children: When to Seek Medical Attention
A child has developed a stye? My daughter is about 2.4 years old and has had a stye for almost a month. There is a small swollen bump on her eyelid. I have taken her to see an ophthalmologist, and I apply eye drops and erythromycin ointment daily. In the past two days, I have not...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: Before drainage, please continue with warm compresses and topical medication; small abscesses may not require drainage. Sincerely, Dr. Mei-Lan Ke, Ophthalmology Department.[Read More] Managing Styes in Young Children: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Eye Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
My eyes feel strange? I've been experiencing pain beside my left eye for the past few days, and there's a bit of hair loss in that area! It hurts every time I touch it, and I feel some pain when I close or open my eye.
Dr. Chen Xuan Reply:
Hello: The most common cause of eyelid inflammatory swelling is a stye (commonly known as a "chalazion"), although there are other less common issues. It is advisable to visit an ophthalmology clinic for a detailed examination. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Hsuan.[Read More] Understanding Eye Pain: Causes and Solutions for Discomfort
Key Considerations for Managing Styes and Related Eye Infections
What urgent conditions should be noted that are caused by a stye? A few days ago (around 3/24 or 3/25), I developed a stye in my eye with mild pain, which I ignored and did not see a doctor. By 3/26 (Saturday), the redness and swelling had worsened, but the clinic only opened unt...
Dr. Wang Ziyang Reply:
1. If there is a risk of cellulitis, it is best not to squeeze it yourself to avoid secondary infection. 2. It is advisable to follow up with your doctor, as the effectiveness of antibiotics has a specific duration. 3. There is no need for special cold or heat compresses. 4. Avoi...[Read More] Key Considerations for Managing Styes and Related Eye Infections
Cold vs. Heat Compress: Which is Best for Treating Styes?
Should I use ice or heat? Dear Doctor: I recently developed a pimple in the same spot where I had one five months ago, emerging from the small indentation left by the previous one. Just thinking about the pain of having a doctor extract it with a needle makes me anxious. Therefor...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: Heat application is beneficial as it promotes the maturation of abscesses. However, once the abscess has matured, it needs to be addressed by draining the pus; otherwise, the abscess may harden and will not resolve. Sincerely, Dr. Ke Mei-Lan, Ophthalmology Department.[Read More] Cold vs. Heat Compress: Which is Best for Treating Styes?
Can I Get My Stye Removed on the Same Day at the Clinic?
Stye Doctor, I previously had a stye and visited your hospital for treatment, which has since resolved. However, there are still two abscesses on my upper eyelid that haven't disappeared. I was thinking about having them drained at your hospital, but since I am a student, ta...
Dr. Ke Meilan Reply:
Hello: I'm not sure if the abscess you mentioned is hard (fibrotic) or soft (filled with pus). If it is hard, it may not require treatment; if it is soft, it can be managed in an outpatient setting. Sincerely, Dr. Mei-Lan Ke, Ophthalmology Department.[Read More] Can I Get My Stye Removed on the Same Day at the Clinic?
Persistent Eyelid Lump with Pus: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
A small lump on the eyelid with pus formation? I previously had a stye that was cleared, but it didn't heal completely, resulting in a small lump on my lower eyelid that hasn't gone away for over two months. Now, there are times when pus-filled bumps appear on it, and I...
Dr. Lin Zhengyi Reply:
A stye (hordeolum) or chalazion may recur after incision or drainage. However, some malignant eyelid tumors can present with similar appearance and symptoms as a chalazion, so if a chalazion continues to recur after removal, it should not be taken lightly. If you have seen three ...[Read More] Persistent Eyelid Lump with Pus: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
Understanding Chalazion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Is it a chalazion? Hello, doctor. In mid-June, I had a stye on my eyelid that I had drained and excised at an ophthalmology clinic. However, it did not heal completely, and a small red bump extended on my eyelid. Later, I went to a larger hospital where they excised it again and ...
Dr. Wang Ziyang Reply:
Your eyelid stye may have been delayed in seeking treatment, which can lead to fibrosis. Therefore, even after undergoing a minor surgical procedure, it typically takes at least six months for complete recovery.[Read More] Understanding Chalazion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
How to Handle Eye Blisters: A Guide for Travelers in London
I have a blister on my eyeball. I'm abroad and I don't know what to do? Hello Doctor, I just woke up today and noticed that there is a blister on my eyeball. I'm not sure how to handle this. For the past few days, I have had a stye on my eyelid. Two days ago, I mis...
Dr. Zhang Yanrui Reply:
Hello Ms. Chu, based on your description, it seems more like edema of the conjunctiva on the sclera. Generally, this condition can occur due to severe eye allergies or excessive rubbing of the eyes. Usually, applying a cold compress can help, and if necessary, some anti-inflammat...[Read More] How to Handle Eye Blisters: A Guide for Travelers in London
Understanding Chalazia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Regarding adenoma..? Dear Dr. Wang, My 23-year-old daughter has had protruding lumps on her upper eyelids for the past two years, which were diagnosed at Jiang Ophthalmology as having pus that could be expressed. It seems that there is a recurrence of this condition. Is this sym...
Dr. Wang Zhangji Reply:
Hello: If the location of your current "stye" recurrence is exactly the same as last time, it is recommended that you have it completely excised and sent for pathological diagnosis to determine if there are cancerous cells. Sincerely, Dr. Wang Zhang-ji, Ophthalmology, T...[Read More] Understanding Chalazia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Eye Swelling in Children: Causes and Treatments
Eyes My child's eyes were red and swollen when they woke up the day before yesterday. In the afternoon, I took them to see a doctor who said it was caused by a mosquito bite. Later, we applied some ointment, but by the next day, the eyelid was completely covering the eye and...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello, Shih-Hung: There are many possible causes for redness and swelling, including insect bites, styes, or allergies. A proper diagnosis can only be made by examining the affected area in person. Please contact your ophthalmologist. Sincerely, Dr. An-Ping Chen, Chief of Ophthal...[Read More] Understanding Eye Swelling in Children: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Chalazion vs. Stye: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Surgery
Chalazion Hello Dr. Huang, I am from Hong Kong and I feel very comforted by this webpage as I can directly ask about my symptoms online! I have been troubled by an issue for the past six days, which is quite distressing. In Hong Kong, we refer to it as "eye stye," whic...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
A stye, also known as a hordeolum, presents with redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Warm compresses can be applied, and if it becomes purulent with a yellow head, surgical intervention may be necessary. A chalazion, on the other hand, is typically painless; however, if it grows t...[Read More] Understanding Chalazion vs. Stye: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Seek Surgery
Understanding Chalazia in Toddlers: Treatment Options and Concerns
Chalazion in infants Hello, my child is over 2 years old and has developed a growth on the eye, which has been present for a month. Initially, I thought it was a stye, but it has been getting larger and is not oozing; it is just a large, red, swollen mass. I am very worried. We a...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
1. If the stye has been present for more than a month without a white pus head, surgery is not necessary. However, the recovery period may be slower, potentially taking around three months to resolve. 2. When eating, be cautious to avoid high-calorie foods, such as fried or barbe...[Read More] Understanding Chalazia in Toddlers: Treatment Options and Concerns
Common Eye Issues: Itchy Eyes, Floaters, and Styes Explained
I have several questions I would like to ask the doctor? Hello Dr. Chen, I have several questions that I hope you can help me clarify after years of confusion. Thank you. 1. What causes itchy eyes? 2. What should I do when my eyes are itchy? 3. How can I prevent itchy eyes? 4. W...
Dr. Chen Anping Reply:
Hello, light bulb: 1. The most common cause is allergic conjunctivitis, which is closely related to both individual predisposition and the air quality of the living environment. 2. The management steps should be determined based on the severity of itching. Mild or occasional c...[Read More] Common Eye Issues: Itchy Eyes, Floaters, and Styes Explained
Persistent Stye Issues: Seeking Advice for Ongoing Eye Discomfort
The stye has not healed? Hello Dr. Liang, this is Lu Yu-jun. My stye on the left eye has improved a lot since you performed the surgery on the afternoon of January 14. However, there is still a smaller stye closer to the inner side that seems to have grown a little larger and is ...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Frequent styes are related to individual constitution and lifestyle habits. People with excessive oil secretion are more prone to developing styes. Those who stay up late or enjoy consuming fried, spicy, or irritating foods are also at a higher risk. Maintaining a regular daily r...[Read More] Persistent Stye Issues: Seeking Advice for Ongoing Eye Discomfort
Why Won't My Stye Go Away? Understanding Treatment Options
My stye won't go away? I have had my stye for a long time, but recently I noticed that it hasn't gone away and seems to have hardened into a nodule. I'm feeling very scared! If I don't see a doctor, will it go away on its own? If I have it surgically removed, ...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
The stye has been present for a long time, and it is advisable to have a physician perform an incision. If the incision is made along the skin lines, scarring is less likely. If there is a concern about pain, a local anesthetic can be administered beforehand.[Read More] Why Won't My Stye Go Away? Understanding Treatment Options
Understanding Recurrent Styes: Causes and Treatment Options
Stye I have been experiencing recurrent styes since this year, with about ten occurrences so far. After one stye heals and I drain the pus, another one appears within 2-3 days, all located on the outer part of the eyelid. They are quite large and have pus. Additionally, I have de...
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Explanation: The general treatment for a stye is warm compresses. If there is a yellow pus head, it can be punctured and thoroughly drained; however, it may not be completely drained, leading to recurrence. Additionally, it is advisable to reduce the intake of fried foods and pea...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Styes: Causes and Treatment Options
Is It a Stye? Understanding Eye Pain and Redness Symptoms
Is it a stye? I have pain in the corner of my right eye, and it is red. Could it be a stye? I've been feeling more irritable lately.
Dr. Huang Bozhen Reply:
Response: It is likely a stye, medically known as a hordeolum. Management includes: 1. Applying a warm compress to the affected area for at least five minutes daily. 2. If there is pus formation, please visit a hospital for drainage. Prevention: 1. Maintain personal hygiene. 2. L...[Read More] Is It a Stye? Understanding Eye Pain and Redness Symptoms