Patient's question:
The area around the eyes is covered with white granules, which are suspected to be styes. Additionally, my right eye has also swelled. It has been about two to three days since the stye appeared. My right eye corner is swollen, painful, and itchy. What should I do? When can the stye be surgically removed?Doctor's answer:
Styes are often caused by bacterial infections. The treatment is based on anti-inflammatory measures. It is recommended to apply an anti-inflammatory eye ointment, such as ofloxacin eye ointment, and take oral anti-inflammatory medications like cephalosporins. Apply local warm compresses to promote the resolution of inflammation. It usually takes about 5 days for the inflammation to subside. If a white head appears, you can go to the hospital for incision and drainage of pus. Currently, timely anti-inflammatory treatment is essential to gradually eliminate the inflammation, which will prevent the formation of a lump and prevent further inflammation.