Stye Flashcards
1
Q
Another name for a stye
A
External hordoleum
2
Q
What is a stye
A
Acute infection of a lash follicle and the associated sweat glands
3
Q
What bacteria typically causes a stye
A
Staphylococci
4
Q
What is a feature of a stye
A
Tender swelling of the lid margin pointing through the skin
5
Q
What is the management of a stye (2)
A
Warm compresses
Topical/oral antibiotics
