Stye or hordeolum

Simple eye education for EHW, Ophthalmic eye student, school eye education & first - second year optometry students only .

common eye lid inflammatory conditions .

stye or hordeolum ( external / internal hordeolum ), lid abscess , chalazion or mebomian retention cyst, accessory lacrimal glands , lacrimal gland etc...

1. dd DR. VINIT KUMAR

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. S TYE

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

12. HORDEOLUM INTERNUM it is also inflammation of mebomian gland (retention of mebomian secretion which are infected ) Stages : STAGE OF CELLULITIS & STAGE OF ABSCESS FORMATION . Complication : calcification, stone formation, malignancy ( scc ), brust fungating mass .

13. Quetions What is chalazion ? Etiology (predisposing factors) ? What is hordeolum & its types ? What are complications of stye & chalazion ? What are the management options for hordeolum & chalazion ? What are the stages of stye ? What are complications of chalazion & hordeolum ?