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Chronic eye irritation is a significant problem for many patients

August 21, 2010 @ 08:18 AM — by Lawrence Zweibel

Ocular irritation is one of the most frequent complaints seen at an ophthalmologists office.  As we approach the fall season many of these will be due to allergy.  However, many of these complaints are due to dry eyes.  Some of the common factors associated with dry eyes are arrid climates, contact lens use, aging, menopause, and ocular lid inflammation known as blepharitis.

What is a Stye?

March 10, 2010 @ 10:38 PM — by John Mauro
A stye or hordeolum is a boil or pimple on the skin of your eyelid. It usually happens when there is an infection in the root of the eyelash or a meibomian gland. A meibomian gland is a gland in your skin that produces an oily material which helps to moisten and protect your eyes  by preventing the water layer on your eye surface from evaporating. Symptoms of a stye are redness, pain and swelling on your eyelid. You may see white, pus-filled spot with a head on it close to the edge of your eyelid and it may be very tender as well. When left untreated it can become a chalazion. Once the initial inflammation has gone, you may be left with a bump that is painless on the underside of your eyelid. The most common cause of a stye is a bacterial infection. It is estimated that close to 90%  of styes are caused by staphylococcal bacteris, which is usually found  on your skin and inside your nose and mouth. Commonly  associated with styes is a process called blepharitis.