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Recurring Eye Sty
My son keeps getting sty in his eyes. We have got all the eye tests done, which are normal. And twice have done a full antibiotics course. But the sty keeps coming back.
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this is due to poor lid hygiene
scrub you eye lashes with baby shampoo twice weekly and control hair dandruff (if you have any).
avoid rubbing eyes and maintain lid hygiene
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Dr. Deepa Naik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi, stye can happen secondary to infection of eyelids like blepharitis. Does your child have dandruff? Dandruff flakes fall on eyelashes and precipitates stye. Also constant rubbing of eyelids can cause it. Lid hygiene and personal hygiene can prevent it from recurring.
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