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Are styes on the eye contagious

2018-09-05 12:21:13
I am a 24-year-old guy and I have a stye on my eye. I didn’t go to work today because I feel it may pass on to others near me. My eye has swollen and it has turned red. I hope it is not turning out to be conjunctivitis. Are styes on the eye contagious? Must I be cautious while being around people when I have this?
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Yes they may be contagious if hygiene is not maintained. Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about discharge itching watering pain swelling itching and blurring of vision or consult an ophthalmologist nearby.

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