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Stye. Jaime Morgan. What is a stye?. A stye forms on the eye lid It is a clogged duct gland Usually from bacteria from the skin that gets into the gland On the upper or lower lid where the lid meets the eye lashes Resembles a pimple- a red bump, tender to the touch. What can go wrong?.
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Stye Jaime Morgan
What is a stye? • A stye forms on the eye lid • It is a clogged duct gland • Usually from bacteria from the skin that gets into the gland • On the upper or lower lid where the lid meets the eye lashes • Resembles a pimple- a red bump, tender to the touch
What can go wrong? • Complications are rare! • A stye can turn into a chalazion. • This is when the duct gland becomes fully blocked. • If it becomes so large, it can effect vision and deform the cornea. • Generalized infection, blepharitis, of the eyelid.
Characteristics of a Stye • Red, swollen bump • Sensitivity to light • Tearing/ watering of the eye • Tenderness • Itchy or Scratchy • Pain • Discomfort when blinking
More squinted- sensitive to the light Redness towards the inner part of the eye Raised bump Wide open- not sensitive to the light Eyelid is clear- no red bump Stye vs. No Stye
How do you get rid of a stye?! • Warm/Hot compresses are the best way to get rid of a stye because it opens the pores. • Apply for 10 minutes, 4 times a day • Antibiotic creams or ointments can help. • DO NOT try to “pop” the stye! Let it drain on its own. • They swell for 3 days and then break open and drain. • Large styes sometimes need to be lanced, or cut open, by a doctor to prevent further infection. • Do not wear eye make-up or contact lenses.
Products • Ointment- Stye • Solution- Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash • Medicated Pads- Ocusoft Lid Scrub
Prevention • ALWAYS wash your hands before touching the eye or skin around it. • If styes are common, wash the edges of the eye lids frequently. • Do not rub your eyes: it can let in bacteria. • For women- replace eye make-up, especially mascara, every 6 months.
Incorporation of a mobile device • I captured pictures on my iPhone using the camera. • I emailed myself the pictures. • Signed onto my email through the internet on a laptop. • Copied the image and pasted it into Paint and cropped the image. • Copied and pasted the cropped image into PowerPoint.
Sources • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002004/ • http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/tc/styes-and-chalazia-topic-overview • http://www.medicinenet.com/sty/page2.htm