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Stye in the eye
This is the second time I have stye in my eye within two weeks after the first one happened. Is there any ointment or anti biotic I can have as I have to take a flight in the next 3 hours? Any suggestions would be really helpful...
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Please attach a picture of the eye to know the severity of the condition and to suggest appropriate treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Warm compresses. Pl consult
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Warm compression
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please consult online for further management
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
There are some predisposing factors which can cause recurrent stye. Please consult online to prevent recurrence.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can start warm compresses
Consult online to start medication
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Dr. Parveen K Dureja
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Tab. Diclofenac sp as and when required.
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Should take antibiotics and check for refractive error.
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Hot fomentation twice daily
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