Stye

What is Stye

A stye (hordeolum) is an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes.[1] While they produce no lasting damage, they can be quite painful.

What are the Symptoms of Stye

A stye is a pimple on the eyelid. It usually means the gland on the eyelid is infected.

A red swelling near the edge of the eyelid.

What are the Causes of Stye

The staphylococcal bacteria is the culprit. This bacteria will survive quite nicely within your nostrils and can easily spread to your eye with the rub of your hand.

Traditional Medical Treatments for Stye

Most sties do not last very long, but they will make their presence known while they are there.

Over-the-counter medications are available to rid yourself of sties or you can let nature take its course. If you do apply medications be very sure to follow the advice of our Pharmacist, as well as the directions and never put the ointment inside your eye. The eye area is extremely sensitive.

Complementaty/Alternative Treatments for Stye

Herbal Therapies: Calendula may alleviate Stye's.

Tea Tree Oil may also help but take care not to get any Tea Tree Oil into the Eye

To help reduce the pain and inflammation of sties, Herbalists recommend professionally prepared eye drops made from eyebright. They may also prescribe an oral preparation of burdock.