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hordeolum (sty)

Acute infection of the eyelid. Etiology: Staphylococcus aureus (most common) Pathology: involves glands of eyelid Clinical manifestations: 1) pain & swelling 2) pustule formation 3) some conjunctival irritation may occur Management: - eyelid hygiene (lid scrubs), warm compresses of the lesions for 10 minutes 4 times per day, - erythromycin ointment or bacitracin ointment - incision & drainage is indicated if the hordeolum is large or refractory to medical therapy

Related

blepharitis

Specific

external hordeolum internal hordeolum

General

eyelid infection

References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin, McGraw Hill, New York 1994
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American