A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is an infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid caused by staphylococcus bacteria. It results in a red, tender bump on the eyelid. Styes are commonly caused by bacterial infection, excessive cosmetic use, poor nutrition, lack of hygiene, sleep deprivation, or rubbing of the eyes. Signs and symptoms include eyelid swelling, pain, redness, tenderness, crusting, and blurred vision. Treatment involves analgesics, warm compresses, antibiotics like erythromycin ophthalmic ointment or chloramphenicol, and incision and drainage for severe cases. Prevention focuses on proper eye and hand hy

1. ROMENA BEGUM
2nd YEAR MSC NURSING
KGI ,BANGALORE.

2. A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is an
infection caused by staphylococcal organism.
It is a red painful lump in the eyelid.
INTRODUCTION

3. STYE

4. Styes is an inflammation of a sebaceous
gland of the eyelid. This results in a red
tender bump at the edge of the eyelid.
DEFINITION

5. ETIOLOGY
Bacterial infection by staphylococcus
Excessive use of cosmetic
Poor nutrition
Sleep deprivation
 Lack of hygiene
 Lack of water
 Rubbing of the eyes.

6. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
•Localized swelling of the eyelid
•Localized pain
•Redness
•Tenderness
•Crusting of the eyelid margins
•Burning in the eye
•Droopiness of the eyelid
•A lump on the top eyelid
•Itching

7. •Blurred vision
•Mucous discharge in the eye
•Irritation of the eye
•Light sensitivity
•Tearing
•Discomfort during blinking
•Sensation of a foreign body in the eye
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

8. INVESTIGATION
•History collection
•Eye examination

9. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Analgesics
Acetaminophen
 Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is
recommended.
Other antibiotics :
•Chloramphenicol
•Amoxicillin
Warm compression for 10 -15 min, four times a
day.

10. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
Incision and drainage.

11. Prevention
 Proper Eye hygiene
 Proper hand washing
 Never share cosmetic
 Remove makeup every night before going to
sleep .
 Discard old or contaminated eye makeup