Say bye to Stye

Stye which is  also called hordeola, are bacterial infections and appear as small bumps on the upper or lower eyelids. Styes are usually harmless and will go away on their own within one to two weeks when your body fights off the infection. To prevent a stye in the eye, always wash your hands before touching your eyes and maintain good eye hygiene, especially if you wear contact lenses. This infection is not necessarily contagious and can go on its own. Keeping warm compresses on the eye is an effective method to prevent it from further growing. This infection can come when you frequently visit swimming pools which often get contaminated. If the symptoms persist for long a visit to the eye doctor is a must.

Presenting a few tips to prevent Stye.

Basic tip: Keep your eyelids and eyelashes clean.Add three drops of baby shampoo to a small bowl of warm water. Soak a clean cotton ball in the solution, and then gently scrub both eyelids for 30–60 seconds with your eyes closed. Rinse with warm tap water and dry gently.

·    Rub your palms vigorously and with the heat generated apply this to the eye

·    Avoid sharing eye make-up with others

·    Avoid sharing towels and other linens such as pillowcases and washcloths

·    Visit your eye doctor regularly

·  Begin treatment as soon as symptoms develop; contact your eye doctor for specific instructions

·    Do not touch or rub your eyes, especially if you have a stye

·    Clean your eyes regularly after you visit the swimming pool.