Stye

Subject: Child Health Nursing

Overview

It is an acute suppurative inflammation of the gland of zeis or moll. Excessive intake of carbohydrates and alcohol also acts as predisposing factors for a stye. Acute pain, swelling, hardness, redness, pus are the clinical presentation of a stye. Surgical incision in a case of a large abscess. Antibiotic eye drops 3-4 times a day and eye ointment at bedtime to control infection. Administer anti- inflammatory and analgesics to manage pain and swelling

It is an acute suppurative inflammation of the gland of zeis or moll. Usually, a stye is present in single form but sometimes may present in multiple forms.

Causes of stye

  • Age: more prevalent among children and young adults
  • Frequent eye rubbing or fingering of the eyelid and nose
  • Blepharitis chronica
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Excessive carbohydrate and alcohol consumption are additional risk factors for stye. Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria involved.

Clinical Presentations of stye

  • Acute pain associated with swelling of lid
  • Mild watering
  • Photophobia
  • Localized hard, red
  • Tender swelling at the lid margin
  • Marked edema
  • Visible pus formation on the lid margin

Treatment of stye

  • During the swelling stage of stye, apply a hot compress 2 to 3 times a day.
  • If a pus point forms, it should be evacuated.
  • Incision made during surgery for a big abscess.
  • To manage infection, use antibiotic eye drops 3-4 times per day and eye ointment at sleep.
  • To control pain and swelling, use anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications.
  • In the event of a recurrence, determine the underlying causes and treat accordingly.

 

 
Things to remember
  • It is an acute suppurative inflammation of the gland of zeis or moll
  • Excessive intake of carbohydrates and alcohol also acts as predisposing factors for a stye.
  • Acute pain, swelling, hardness, redness, pus are the clinical presentation of a stye.
  • Surgical incision in a case of a large abscess.
  • Antibiotic eye drops 3-4 times a day and eye ointment at bedtime to control infection
  • Administer anti- inflammatory and analgesics to manage pain and swelling
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Questions and Answers

It is a sebaceous gland infection in the lashes or margins of the eyelids. The staphylococcus aureus infection is the most typical bacterial infection. Cosmetics and bad hygiene could be a factor in the infection.

Treatment

  • Miotic drugs- pilocarpine,
  • Acetazolamid orally IN,
  • Mannitol 20% IV,
  • Analgesic,
  • Complete rest,
  • Surgical treatment.

It is an eye condition characterized by a reduced visual field, loss of the optic nerve, and either an increase or decrease in intraocular pressure. This results from a faulty aqueous humor drainage system.

Types

  • Open-angle glaucoma.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma.

Clinical Feature

  • In a case of open-angle glaucoma, there is a slow loss of vision and visual field.
  • Angle closure glaucoma causes extreme discomfort, visual loss, and eye redness.
  • Angle-closure glaucoma typically develops suddenly, whereas open angle is a chronic condition.
  • In angle closure glaucoma, systemic symptoms like nausea and vomiting are present.
  • Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which causes the optic disc to cup.

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