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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Eyelids

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Posted on Wed, 12 Nov 2014
Question: I am from XXXXXXX I have swelling of eyelid which I think is due to stye. I have been having it since 9 days. initially there was a small bump under the eyelash which gave poking sensation. Later another bump poped above eyelash.
I assumed it was healing and didn't care much. But yesterday area above eyelid got swollen. Swelling is more by morning and slightly reduces during day.
The bumps have relatively came down, but the swelling is of concern. Please advice on how to proceed.
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are having stye/ hordeolum.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to health care magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history and the photos attached with the question.
It seems from the history that you are having stye called as hordeolum of the eyelid. It is because of inflammation of the glands of the eyelids present near the eyelashes and it is caused by bacterial infection.

This requires treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops and eye ointment for application for the eye.
Applying warm compression and use of analgesic tablets will provide symptomatic relief.
I usually treat these conditions in my hospital by the use of broad spectrum antibiotic eye drops or eye ointments like moxifloxacin or ciprofloxacin.
The condition usually resolves by 7-10 days.

In your case the third photo is showing eye discharge indicating presence of conjunctivitis secondary to stye.
This also requires same treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops and antiinflammatory drugs. But you need to instill the antibiotic eye drops more frequently.

The swelling will decrease slowly once the stye and conjunctivitis resolve, no need to worry. Warm compression and analgesic tablets will help.

Hope the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (42 minutes later)
thanks sir, I just got it checked to see another bump deep inside under the eyelid, which is the cause of new swelling.
Can i continue to work with this condition? My work is in front of computer so not sure if its advisable or not

thanks XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are having two hordeolums.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

You are having two hordeolums. No need to worry, both will resolve with treatment.
You can work with computer with this condition. But you should avoid stress, working over night...

If these hordeolums occur repeatedly you need evaluation to rule out eye conditions like uncorrected refractive error, blepharitis and general conditions like diabetes.
If this is occring for the first time then no need to worry and usually further evaluationis not advised.


Hope the iinformation is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (36 hours later)
Hi Sir, I visited doctor and started using moxicip. Doctor said to use the medication for a week and if the problem still doesnt subside, will need to surgically remove the hordeolums.

For my infected eye vision is blurred. Is this temporary and will become ok or is this something to be concerned about?

thanks
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Blurred vision is temporary, no need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to health care magic.

Thank you for the follow up question.

This swelling will resolve with medical treatment by antibiotic eye drops.
Surgery is rarely required. Applying hot compression and use of antibiotic eye drops will cure this in most cases and only non resolving cases require surgical removal as told by your doctor.
The blurring of vision is probably because of pressure over the cornea by the swollen eyelid and will resolve with treatment of hordeolum.
Hence blurring of vision is temporary and no need to worry about it.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Eyelids

Brief Answer: You are having stye/ hordeolum. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. I reviewed your history and the photos attached with the question. It seems from the history that you are having stye called as hordeolum of the eyelid. It is because of inflammation of the glands of the eyelids present near the eyelashes and it is caused by bacterial infection. This requires treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops and eye ointment for application for the eye. Applying warm compression and use of analgesic tablets will provide symptomatic relief. I usually treat these conditions in my hospital by the use of broad spectrum antibiotic eye drops or eye ointments like moxifloxacin or ciprofloxacin. The condition usually resolves by 7-10 days. In your case the third photo is showing eye discharge indicating presence of conjunctivitis secondary to stye. This also requires same treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops and antiinflammatory drugs. But you need to instill the antibiotic eye drops more frequently. The swelling will decrease slowly once the stye and conjunctivitis resolve, no need to worry. Warm compression and analgesic tablets will help. Hope the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you With regards