Stye Treatment in India

Sarah Sharma, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...

Sarah Sharma, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had been working long hours on a tight deadline. She noticed a small, painful red bump on her lower eyelid that grew over three days, becoming visibly swollen and tender. It made applying her makeup difficult and caused a persistent gritty sensation. Her ophthalmologist, Dr. Lee, diagnosed it as an acute external hordeolum (stye) that was not responding to warm compresses. He recommended a simple in-office incision and drainage to relieve the pressure and prevent further infection. In the procedure room, a topical anesthetic was applied. Sarah felt pressure but no sharp pain as Dr. Lee made a tiny incision to drain the pus, providing immediate relief. She was given antibiotic ointment to apply for a week. The swelling subsided significantly within 48 hours, and the tenderness was gone. Sarah was initially anxious about a procedure so close to her eye and frustrated by the unsightly bump during a busy work period. After the quick relief, she felt grateful for the simple solution and was much more diligent about eyelid hygiene.