Patient's question:
The child was born not long ago, and their eyes always tear up, and they always like to cry. Is the redness and swelling of the upper eyelid affecting the eyes?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it might be a stye. A stye is an acute purulent infection of the sebaceous glands and meibomian glands. It is divided into external styes and internal styes. It is crucial not to squeeze the pus yourself to avoid complications such as cellulitis of the orbit. You should seek treatment from a regular ophthalmology department, using eye drops or surgery. Since there are various causes of external eye diseases in children, it is essential to identify the underlying cause before treatment and follow the principle of symptomatic treatment. Additionally, daily care measures are indispensable. It is recommended to eat less spicy food and consume more eye-protecting foods.