Patient's question:
My child had a stye three years ago, which is what we call a hordeolum. After the treatment, it kept recurring. Whenever it flared up, my son's eyes would become red, swollen, and painful, and he would cry and fuss every time. It broke my heart to see him like that. Why does my child keep getting frequent styes in his eyes?Doctor's answer:
Children frequently experiencing hordeolum may be due to not following standard treatment when they previously had it, making it prone to recurring. It is also related to the child often rubbing their eyes, leading to bacterial infection. It is best to have an eye examination at the hospital. Currently, use anti-inflammatory medications properly. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding specific medication use. And avoid rubbing your eyes with your hands.