VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron TREATING STYES A stye (or hordeolum) is a painful red bump that forms on the edge of an eyelid. Much like a pimple or acne, it forms when an oil-producing follicle on the eyelash or eyelid becomes clogged, causing infection. External styes are more common and form on the edge of the upper or lower eyelid. Internal styes form inside the eyelid, facing the eyeball. Adults are more prone to styes than children, as are people with certain conditions like dandruff, rosacea, blepharitis, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Sometimes a stye can be managed with warm compresses and may clear up on its own in one to two weeks. If it persists longer, it may need to be drained by an eyecare specialist. If you have a tendency to get frequent styes, daily eyelid hygiene should be part of your regular cleaning regimen. It should be practiced along with the medical treatment prescribed your eye care practitioner to alleviate this often-chronic problem. When you need to schedule an eye exam, please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision. P.S. If you have a stye, refrain from wearing eye makeup and avoid touching it (unless cleaning or applying warm compresses), which can cause bacteria from the infection to spread. SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com VIEWS FOR 20/20 by Dr. Mark Skowron and Dr. Michelle Skowron TREATING STYES A stye ( or hordeolum ) is a painful red bump that forms on the edge of an eyelid . Much like a pimple or acne , it forms when an oil - producing follicle on the eyelash or eyelid becomes clogged , causing infection . External styes are more common and form on the edge of the upper or lower eyelid . Internal styes form inside the eyelid , facing the eyeball . Adults are more prone to styes than children , as are people with certain conditions like dandruff , rosacea , blepharitis , diabetes , and high cholesterol . Sometimes a stye can be managed with warm compresses and may clear up on its own in one to two weeks . If it persists longer , it may need to be drained by an eyecare specialist . If you have a tendency to get frequent styes , daily eyelid hygiene should be part of your regular cleaning regimen . It should be practiced along with the medical treatment prescribed your eye care practitioner to alleviate this often - chronic problem . When you need to schedule an eye exam , please contact SKOWRON EYE CARE . At Skowron Eye Care , our mission is your vision . P.S. If you have a stye , refrain from wearing eye makeup and avoid touching it ( unless cleaning or applying warm compresses ) , which can cause bacteria from the infection to spread . SKOWRON EYE CARE 370 N. York , Elmhurst , IL 60126 630-834-6244 www.skowroneyecare.com