What is a sty?

A sty is a bacterial infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.

Symptoms:

Redness and swelling of the eyelid will occur and as the condition progresses a small pimple like abscess may appear.

How to treat:

Frequent warm wet compresses to the area will usually cause the sty to drain and heal. If there is no improvement a physician should be seen and most likely an ophthalmic antibiotic will be prescribed.