What is a sty? A sty is an infection of the eyelid. It is usually painful, red, swollen and is not typically related to any disease. It is usually not harmful to the eye or one’s vision if it is properly treated. What is the cause of a Sty? A sty is caused when the Meibomian glands (the glands on your eyelids, where the lashes meet the lid), become clogged or infected. The infection is associated with bacteria; (Staphylococcus aureus) commonly found on a person’s skin and is usually the reason why a sty forms in the first place. Anyone can get a sty at any age. How do you…
Month: March 2012
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What is a Sty?
What is a sty? A sty is an infection of the eyelid. It is usually painful, red, swollen and is not typically related to any disease. It is usually not harmful to the eye or one’s vision if it is properly treated. What is the cause of a Sty? A sty is caused when the Meibomian glands (the glands on your eyelids, where the lashes meet the lid), become clogged or infected. The infection is associated with bacteria; (Staphylococcus aureus) commonly found on a person’s skin and is usually the reason why a sty forms in the first place. Anyone can get a sty at any age. How do you…