Thursday, 9 February 2017

External Eyelid Stye (Hordeolum Externum)

It is an acute bacterial infection of the Zeis glands. It present with painful swelling with pus formation at the lid margin.
Hot compress can be given to reduce symptoms. It may need epilation of the infected eyelashes or excision and drainage of the abscess.

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