Eyes are organs that detect light, and send electrical impulses along the optic nerve to the visual and other areas of the brain. Some eye problems are minor and fleeting. But some lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include:
Cataracts – clouded lenses
Glaucoma – damage to the optic nerve from too much pressure in the eye
Retinal disorders – problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
Conjunctivitis – an infection also known as pinkeye
Stye- A stye, or hordeolum, is a small bump that can appear on the outside or inside of the eyelid.
A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secreting glands of the eyelid. A sty can also arise from an infected hair follicle at the base of an eyelash. It is sometimes referred to as a pigpen or pig parlor. Sties are usually areas of bare ground and / or mud. It is caused by bacteria that normally live peacefully on the surface of the eyelid skin. It is a red, painful swelling on the edge or inside of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Also known as hordeolums, styes can be caused by different factors, such as blocked or infection or inflammation of the eyelid eyelids. Contaminated fingers that touch the eye area can also cause infection. The eyelid becomes sore. The infection can spread along the eyelid and the whole lid may become red and inflamed. If an internal Sty not drain and heal, it can turn into a Chalazion. A sty results from an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid that occurs after these glands have become clogged.
Causes of stable
Common causes and risk factors:
a)An infection in the sebaceous (oil producing) or sweat glands in the eyelid.
b)A Chalazion develops when an oil gland in the eyelid becomes blocked.
c)Using mascara, eyeliner, eye or other products that can irritate the eyes.
d)Rubbing eyes.
e)Symptoms stable
Here is a list of methods of treatment:
a)Most styes will drain on its own though this may be accelerated with a hot or warm compress.
b)Use makeup remover instead of just soap and water to remove eye make-up. This prevents heavy rubbing of your eyes and more completely removes the make-up.
c)Although antibiotics are often used to treat styes, they do not help much.
d)If a style or Chalazion is too large, the doctor may need to bid so that can drain and heal.
e)Paracetamol will also help relieve the pain of a sty.
f)A sty does not begin to improve after 3 days of home treatment or does not heal in a week.
g)Antibiotic ointments or eye drops may help cure the infection. If the skin around it is becoming infected, antibiotic pills may be needed.
Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss.