An Eye Stye (sty) is a common infection of the hair follicle of an eyelash. Due to eye styes it causes a sore similar to a pimple in the gland at the edge of the eyelid which leads to blockage of the hair follicles that may become swollen. It is develops when a gland at the edge of the eyelid becomes infected. This disease does not affect the vision. This condition is seen more often in children than in adults.



Causes

The infection is usually caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. The cause of a styes is often unknown. But the common Causes of eye-Stye are :-

Diabetes

Other debilitating illness

Styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteria.

Using eyeliner or other eye products can irritate the eye.

This bacterium is often found in the nose, and it's easily transferred to the eye by rubbing first your nose, then your eye.

Weakness of the immune system

Using mascara, eyeliner or other eye products can irritate the

Eating boiled potatoes, white bread, pudding and confectionery are other causes of eye stye.

Poor health.

Symptoms

Symptoms may include:-

Swelling of the eyelid

Redness at the edge of the eyelid

Pain over the affected area (localized pain)

Tenderness

Drainage of yellow fluid

Discomfort when blinking.

Your eye may feel gritty.

Sensitivity to Light

Watery Eyes

The symptoms of styes may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.

Treatment and Home Remedies For Eye Stye

Because the infected tissue is deep within the eyelid, the use of topical antibiotics is ineffective in treatment. In most mild cases of hordeolum (stye), the use of hot compresses is sufficient to cause the gland to drain.

We can already treat eye styes in home. Bathing the eye for 10 minutes several times a day, with cotton wool soaked in warm water, may help the stye to come to a head, and the pus to discharge. Do not try to squeeze a stye, as it usually drains by itself.

1 tsp of coriander seeds should be boiled in a cup of water. Use this preparation to wash the eyes 3 to 4 times a day.

Iced or hot, tea always tastes great. Now something that adds to the greatness of tea even further. Tea bags could be used for cure of styes in eye. Wet tea bags and place it over the eyes for 8-10 minutes. Use it for several times a day. You would be surprised that this really works and gives a fast relief.