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Stye treatment

2017-09-18 12:52:03
Stye is opened, can I still take anti biotic tablet or eye drops for 2 more times. Which is better? Thank you.
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Styes are infection of Moll & zeis gland present in every body eye lids ,basically infected by staphylococci.styes are very painful swelling near the root of eye lashes, you need oral antibiotics&anti inflammatory tablet as well as antibiotic ointment to apply locally.Hot fomentation helps to some extent in styes.

Answered2017-09-22 08:58:11

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take antibiotic tab for at least 5 days and drops for at least  one month. otherwise  there May be reoccrance.

Answered2017-09-18 13:34:21

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