How is a stye or chalazion diagnosed?
Doctors diagnose a stye or chalazion by closely examining the eyelid. It may be hard to tell the difference between a stye and a chalazion. If there is a hard lump inside the eyelid, the doctor will probably diagnose it as a chalazion. Alternative Treatment of Stye Application of prescribed antibiotic drops may also be used to help fight the infection Surgical drainage of the stye may also be necessary if the stye is not responding to treatment Antibiotic ointments for the eye (this does not make the stye go away faster, but it can help to stop the spread of the infection to other parts of the eye). Antibiotic creams may help recurrent or persistent styes Boil a handful of acacia leaves in two cups of water to make a decoction and apply it as compress on the eyelids A grated potato used as a poultice, reduce swelling in inflamed eyes. Any one or a combination of antibiotic or steroid drops or injections; warm compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day; gentle massage to express
