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Stye Treatment and Symptoms - MedicineNet
A sty is a bump that forms on or in the eyelid as the result of a blocked gland. The word "sty" can also be spelled "stye." There are two distinct types of styes: hordeolum and chalazion. Each has different causes and treatments.
http://www.medicinenet.com/sty_stye/article.htm
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Sty (Stye) - eMedicineHealth
Frequently, bacteria can enter and infect an eyelid oil gland, which are present in both the upper and lower eyelids, causing inflammation, pain, and redness of the eyelid, and even redness of the surrounding eyelid and cheek tissue. The medical term for stye is hordeolum.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sty/article_em.htm
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Stye - Patient Info
A stye is a common painful eyelid problem, where a small infection forms at the base of an eyelash.
http://patient.info/health/stye
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Understanding Styes, the Basics - WebMD
A stye is a pimple or abscess that forms in either the upper or lower eyelid. It is an inflammation caused by blockage of an oil duct and bacteria that normally live on the surface of the eyelid without any problems.
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/understanding-stye-basics
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Eye Stye - Information, Symptoms and Treatment
Eye styes (sties) symptoms & treatment: There is often a relationship between a patient's diet and digestive system and diseases of the eyelid. Poor digestion and improper diet (such as fried foods) can often cause problems such as sties.
http://www.naturaleyecare.com/eye-conditions/eye-styes/
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Is a Sty in Your Eye? - VSP
Get advice from a VSP eye doctor on how to treat and prevent sties. This helpful article also explains the 'why' behind the sty and other interesting sty facts.
https://www.vsp.com/sty.html
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Sty Treatment: First Aid Information for Sty - WebMD
A sty is an acute infection or inflammation of the secretory glands of the eyelids. This common infection or inflammation results from blocked glands within the eyelid.
http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/sty-treatment
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Sty - Mayo Clinic
Sty - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this irritating eyelid infection.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sty/basics/definition/con-20022698
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The 8 Best Stye Remedies - Healthline
Your eyelids have lots of tiny oil glands, which can become clogged. When a gland is blocked, bacteria can grow inside. This is what causes a stye to develop.
http://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/best-stye-remedies
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7 Things to Know About an Eye Stye (Sty) - All About Vision
Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of pimple-like eyelid bumps called eye styes.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/styes.htm
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What is a Stye? What Causes it? - WebMD
Get the facts on stye symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from BootsWebMD.
http://www.webmd.boots.com/eye-health/guide/stye-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment
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Stye - NHS Choices
A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a small abscess (painful collection of pus) on the eyelid. It appears as a painful lump on the outside or inside of the eyelid.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stye/Pages/introduction.aspx
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Styes - Kid's Health
A stye is a backed-up oil gland in the eyelid. Styes are usually easy to get rid of.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/stye.html
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Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye) - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Learn about Chalazion and Hordeolum (Stye) symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in the Merck Manual. HCP and Vet versions too!
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/eye-disorders/eyelid-and-lacrimal-disorders/chalazion-and-hordeolum-(stye)
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Stye - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
An external stye or sty /Ëstaɪ/, also hordeolum /hÉrËdiËÉlÉm/, is an infection of the sebaceous glands of Zeis at the base of the eyelashes, or an infection of the apocrine sweat glands of Moll.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stye
