The technical term that eye doctors use for a stye ishordeolum(hor-DEE-uh-lum). Ahordeolumis always an infected oil gland in the eyelid, but it may form in different types of oil glands. The type of oil gland that gets infected determines where on the eyelid the hordeolum will develop...
The technical term that eye doctors use for a stye ishordeolum(hor-DEE-uh-lum). Ahordeolumis always an infected oil gland in the eyelid, but it may form in different types of oil glands. The type of oil gland that gets infected determines where on the eyelid the hordeolum will develop...
Having Demodex MitesThese tiny mites can be the cause of a stye in a very small subset of the population, says Bajic. “The only way to really know if your stye is caused by mites is to go to the eye doctor — you have to have a special microscope to see them in the lashes,” ...
Causes and Risk Factors of a Detached Retina The vitreous is a gel-like fluid that fills the eye, says VanderBeek. “It’s a normal part of aging for that gel to break down and pull off the retina. When it does, it tends to clump, and when light comes in and hits it, it casts...
A stye is typically a self-limiting condition and healing usually occurs within a week. By using warm compresses and erythromycin ophthalmic ointment as needed, you can hasten the recovery process and prevent the spread of infection, ensuring a swift return to normal eye health. How long will ...
The main cause of blurred vision is refractive errors – where the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly – or presbyopia – a gradual, age-related condition where the eyes lose the ability to focus on nearby objects. But your temporary or sudden blurred vision could also stem fro...
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You may need a warm compress or soak to help manage any of the following:A sinus infection or upper respiratory infection A blocked tear duct, eye infection, or a stye A skin abscess or infection An ingrown toenail An ear infection A soft or deep tissue injury A muscle or joint injury,...
What is Chalazion? A chalazion is generally painless, slowly enlarging nodule on the eyelid formed by inflammation of the meibomian glands. It is basically a chronic granulomatous enlargement of the meibomian glands of the eye-lid. Themeibomian glands in the eyelidserve the purpose of lubricating ...