About Stye
Key Highlights
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Provides immediate relief from pain and swelling.Quick, in-office procedure typically completed in 15-30 minutes.Prevents the spread of infection to surrounding tissues.Minimally invasive with a very small incision.Promotes faster healing compared to waiting for natural resolution.Helps prevent recurrence or progression to a chronic chalazion./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Stye that does not improve with 48-72 hours of warm compress application.
- Large, painful stye causing significant eyelid swelling and discomfort.
- Stye that is affecting vision due to its size or location.
- Recurrent styes in the same location.
- Signs of spreading infection (cellulitis).
- Internal hordeolum (inside the eyelid) that is not draining spontaneously.
How to prepare
- Inform the ophthalmologist about all medications, allergies, and medical history.
- Remove any eye makeup before the procedure.
- No fasting is typically required for this minor procedure.
- Arrange for transportation if you are concerned about anxiety or if sedation is used (rarely).
- The area around the eye will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
- Local anesthetic eye drops or a small injection will be administered to numb the eyelid.
Risks & possible complications
- Minor bleeding or bruising at the incision site.
- Scarring, though minimal and usually unnoticeable.
- Recurrence of the stye.
- Infection (rare, as the procedure is done under sterile conditions).
- Incomplete drainage, requiring a follow-up.
- Injury to nearby structures is extremely rare.
- Allergic reaction to the local anesthetic.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Apply prescribed antibiotic ointment or drops as directed for 5-7 days.
- Use cool compresses for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling, then switch to warm compresses.
- Avoid rubbing or touching the eye.
- Do not wear eye makeup or contact lenses until the ophthalmologist advises it is safe (usually 2-3 days).
- Mild discomfort is normal; over-the-counter pain relievers can be used if approved by your doctor.
- Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience increased pain, redness, vision changes, or fever.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering stye in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ophthalmology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform stye. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for stye compare across other countries where we have data.
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