Stye

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Symptoms:

  • Red painful lump on the edge of eyelid

Home Care/Self Treatment:

  • Apply clean, warm compress four to six times a day for 10-20 minutes
  • Avoid rubbing eye

Seek Medical Attention if:

  • Lump interferes with vision
  • Several lumps appear at once
  • Pain within eye
  • No improvement in 48 hours after home care measures

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