Episode Description: In this Q&A episode, Dr. Wong answers listener questions about one of the most common (and pesky!) eye issues—styes. From what causes them to the best ways to treat them, and even when surgery might be necessary, this episode covers everything you need to know to keep your eyes healthy and stye-free. Whether you're wondering if makeup is to blame, what treatments are best for kids, or if that stubborn bump needs a little extra help to go away, Dr. Wong’s got the answers!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What Causes Styes: Understand what triggers styes, including the role of blocked oil glands and bacterial infections.
• Hordeolum vs. Chalazion: Learn the difference between a painful stye (hordeolum) and a long-lasting lump called a chalazion.
• Treating Styes at Home: Discover when warm compresses are enough and why consistency is key.
• When to Consider Antibiotics or Surgery: Explore when antibiotics (including Tobradex) are necessary and how to know if surgery might be needed.
• Makeup and Styes: Find out how eye makeup can contribute to stye formation and the best hygiene tips to prevent them.

Highlights:

• Introduction: Common listener questions on styes.
• Listener Question: What exactly is the difference between a hordeolum (stye) and a chalazion?
• Listener Question: When are antibiotics needed for styes in children?
• [14:47] Listener Question: Can eye makeup cause styes? How can I prevent them while still enjoying makeup?
• [19:35] Listener Question: I have bump on my eyelid that didn't get better with warm compresses and drops - is surgery my only option?

Call to Action: Got an eye health question? Want to know more about styes, eye care, or vision issues? I’d love to hear from you! Call in and leave a voicemail at 818-643-7158 with your questions, and you might just hear it answered on a future episode!

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• Website: DrRupaWong.com

Instagram: @drrupawong

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