Treatment, Diagnosis, and Prescriptions for Styes

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Can a doctor address a stye on Laso MD?

Absolutely, a Laso MD doctor can diagnose and provide treatment for a stye. They will inquire about your symptoms, and may request to examine your eye. Based on the assessment, they can offer guidance on the next steps and prescribe any necessary medications.

 

Can I receive a prescription on Laso MD?

Certainly, our physicians at Laso MD have the authority to prescribe medications online as part of your consultation. Upon accepting a prescription, you’ll have the flexibility to either pick it up from any pharmacy or opt for doorstep delivery at no extra cost.

 

 

What is a stye?

A stye is an infection on the eyelid, near or on the lash line, resulting in mildly painful red lumps resembling a pimple.

The development of a stye may follow a period during which dead skin, oil, or dirt accumulates on your lash line, leading to the clogging of the tiny holes comprising your eyelash follicles.

 

What are the symptoms of a stye?

Common symptoms of a stye include:

  • An itchy, sore eye
  • Swollen eyelid
  • Excessive eye-watering

Typically, styes resolve on their own by breaking open and draining after about 3 days. While stye complications are rare, if swelling extends to other facial areas or the stye doesn’t show signs of improvement after a few days, it’s important to inform your doctor promptly.

 

What causes a stye?

Styes result from a bacterial infection in the follicles at the base of the eyelash. You are more susceptible to styes if you:

  • Touch your eyes with unclean hands
  • Sleep with makeup on
  • Insert contact lenses without proper hand cleaning
  • Are diabetic
  • Have rosacea (a skin condition causing facial redness)
  • Have blepharitis (chronic inflammation along the eye line)
  • Have a history of styes
  • Have high cholesterol

 

How is a stye treated?

Stye treatment may involve at-home remedies, such as applying a warm compress over the eye to reduce swelling and open pores, facilitating the release of trapped bacteria. Regularly cleaning the area with soap and water is also beneficial.

Avoid unnecessary touching or squeezing of the stye, as the released pus could lead to infection spread. To control bacteria, topical antibiotic ointments like Polysporin can aid in stye treatment.

If you’re unsure when to consult a doctor, a stye that remains unchanged or grows for more than a few days may warrant medical attention. In such cases, a doctor might prescribe stye medication, which could include oral antibiotics.

 

What is Laso MD?

With Laso MD, you can quickly consult with a doctor about your symptoms within minutes. We’re a healthcare app offering fast and convenient 24/7 access to Canadian doctors.

Simply log in, tap a button to request a consultation, and we’ll promptly connect you to a doctor via live chat or video. Explore our How it Works page for more details.

Our doctors can assess symptoms and provide treatment, including necessary prescriptions. Choose Laso MD for efficient and accessible healthcare solutions.

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