Folk remedy for internal stye on the eye

How to treat pathology at home

If symptoms indicate the presence of stye in a child, you should immediately contact an ophthalmologist.
If there are no acute pains with fever, the doctor will most likely prescribe outpatient treatment. At home, pathology can be treated using the following procedures:

heat treatment,
cauterization,
lotions,
eye drops,
ointments for external use.

What absolutely cannot be done?

Unknowingly, some parents try to treat their children in unacceptable ways.

Now let’s look at what you really shouldn’t do if barley appears in a child:

Squeeze out the barley. When squeezed out, the pus may not go out, but into the inside of the eyelid, which will only worsen the inflammation.
Warm the abscess. This method can only be used at the initial stage of inflammation. If the barley is already in a neglected state, then heating will only aggravate the situation.
Cauterize the inflammation that has begun to form on the inside of the eyelid. This will cause a burn to the mucous membrane of the eye.
Spit in the eye and make lotions with urine. This will lead to additional infections.
Do not use cosmetics.
Do not start inflammation by letting its treatment take its course.
Do not interrupt treatment halfway, but complete the entire course to avoid complications.

Is it possible to attend kindergarten or school?

In fact, stye is not a contagious disease, and you should not quarantine your child at home. If your daughter or son feels well and does not have a fever, then you can go outside and attend school or kindergarten

The most important thing is that it is not windy or cold outside. Children aged 2 years very often get their hands dirty and constantly rub their eyes with them - this can only worsen his condition

For this reason alone, it is better to leave children at home at a very young age.

Nutritional Features

The most important thing during an inflammatory process in a child is to maintain a weekly diet that ensures a complete intake of vitamins and minerals and helps cleanse the body. The child’s diet must include vitamins A, C, D, E, B2. , which are found in dairy products, raw vegetables and fruits, herbal tinctures, natural yoghurts, mineral water and freshly squeezed juices. To increase the body's resistance to the virus, it is also necessary to eat more strawberries, rose hips, raspberries, currants, carrots and citrus fruits.

Folk recipes

The use of folk remedies in the treatment of barley is recommended for use at the initial stage. This will speed up the maturation of suppuration from two weeks to four days.

Now we will look in detail at how inflammation can be treated with folk remedies.

Lotions

Warm compresses help the abscess to mature quickly, which helps the pus to come out. Here are some ways:

Herbal lotions - you should make a decoction of bactericidal herbs, such as chamomile, sage, calendula, string, eucalyptus or green tea. This compress is applied for 3-4 days.
Boiled garlic - boil the garlic, peel it, wrap it in gauze and apply it to the eyelid.
Aloe is one of the most effective and painless treatments. Take an aloe leaf and squeeze the juice out of it, moisten a napkin and apply it to the barley. Everything will go quickly and painlessly.
Castor oil - moisten gauze with oil, apply to the abscess overnight, secure and hold until morning.
Apple cider vinegar – moisten a cloth with vinegar and apply to the eyelid.
Bay leaf - take 10 bay leaves, boil in boiling water and apply one leaf at a time.
Coriander - pour 150 ml of boiling water over a tablespoon of seeds, let it brew, then make compresses from the resulting decoction.

Heat treatment

There are several proven ways to treat barley with heat sources:

Table salt – heat a small amount of salt in a dry frying pan. Place in gauze and apply to the inflamed eyelid.
Boiled egg - you need to boil the egg, peel it, and apply it warm to the eyelid for an hour. When the egg has cooled, there is no need to boil a new one, but boil the same one and apply it again.
Potatoes – boil a small potato, crush it, wrap it in cloth and apply it to the barley.
The blue lamp is a popular method in the treatment of inflammation. It is necessary to warm up at an angle, avoiding direct rays of the incandescent lamp hitting the eyes to avoid burns to the cornea.

Important! Treatment of barley with heating is possible only at the initial stage. In case of mature inflammation, when pus is about to burst, this method of treatment is prohibited.

Treatment of stye under the eye and how to get rid of it correctly

Treatment of barley

Barley is a very dangerous disease, so let's look at how to treat barley depending on the degree of development of the inflammatory process, whether it can be cured without the use of toxic drugs, and whether it is possible to treat chalazion at home, and not just in a hospital.

At the stage when the infection has just entered the eye and the discomfort is still minor (there is slight redness, itching), the first aid will be to treat the eyelid with an antiseptic and apply dry heat. Often, the area of infection is treated with a solution of vodka (medicinal alcohol) in a 1:1 ratio with boiled (filtered) water. You can also use iodine and brilliant green. ObaglazaРу draws your attention to the fact that the antiseptic can be applied only when stye appears on the upper eyelid, but only until an abscess forms. As for dry heat, the best option is a boiled egg (boiled and wrapped in a cloth), but also only for initial symptoms.

If the disease progresses and a capsule with pus appears, then you cannot do without drugs with antibacterial properties. Let's look at what to anoint hordeolum for a quick cure.

Traditional therapy for stye includes:

drops in the eyes;
tetracycline or erythromycin ointment. They are an effective method of treatment for internal barley (meibomitis);
sulfonamide ointments, which help stop the infection from spreading further;
washing the eyes using furatsilin solution.

Along with pharmaceutical products, traditional medicine can also be used. It is permissible, according to Oglaza-ru, to use all kinds of lotions and compresses: chamomile, green tea, birch buds, plantain, aloe.

If the stye does not break out on its own, you should consult an ophthalmologist; most likely, the hordeolum will be removed surgically. There is no need to worry about the scar; after treatment everything heals quickly without any traces.

As for chalazion, its treatment should occur under the supervision and guidance of a doctor. At the initial stage, heating with a UHF lamp is allowed, but if an abscess has formed, it must be removed through surgery. The operation is performed under local anesthesia, after which a pressure bandage is applied and a number of antibacterial drugs are prescribed.

If we talk about chalazion of the lower eyelid, its treatment at home is possible, subject to all the doctor’s recommendations. The use of traditional methods is also allowed, but only at the stage of absence of an abscess.

We can consider ourselves finished with the main part, and now let’s take a closer look at the most commonly used remedies in the treatment of stye.

Antibiotic eye drops to treat chalazion on the eye

Antibiotic eye drops

First, let's look at Albucid for barley, since they are one of the leaders in antibacterial drops for hordeolumoma on the eye. The active substance is sulfacetamide. Additional ingredients: purified water, hydrogen chloride, sodium thiosulfate. Used for: conjunctivitis, barley, blepharitis, corneal ulcer. The drug quickly penetrates the eye tissue and begins to actively act, killing pathogenic particles. Contraindications include individual intolerance to the components, pregnancy. According to obaglaza_ru, the advantage of this product is the release form, a convenient bottle that allows you to drop drops into the eyes without touching the infected area. Disadvantages of Albucid include pain when using the drug, swelling, and tearing.

The next remedy for barley, which has antibacterial properties and a wide spectrum of action, is “ Tsiprolet ”. The main component is ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Additional - water, hydrogen chloride, disodium edetate. Main contraindications: children under 1 year of age, pregnancy and breastfeeding, keratitis (viral).

Levomycetin eye drops are used for conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, and barley. The active ingredient is levomecitin (chloramphenicol), additional substances are water, boric acid. Not recommended for use by children under 2 years of age, during pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver problems, or skin diseases.

Tobrex drops are the only eyelid stye drops that can be used on infants and small children. Active substance – tobramycin, additional components: sodium sulfate and hydroxide, boric acid, tilascopol, benzalkonium chloride. These drops treat: cholazions, frozen barley, blepharitis, keratitis.

As for how to effectively treat a chalazion on the eye, in addition to the Tobrex drug, ophthalmologists recommend Floxal , as well as Tobradex .

Please note that before smearing the stye or putting the appropriate drops into your eyes, consult your doctor, only he will be able to calculate the dose of the drug.

In addition to eye drops, you can apply a compress to the eye at night using special ointments.

Antibiotic eye ointments to get rid of stye on the eye

Antibiotic eye ointments

At night, and also if a stye has formed on the lower eyelid, it is recommended to use eye ointments instead of eye drops. They, according to information from obaglazaRu, not only stop the inflammatory process, but also do not spread over the mucous membrane of the eye, but concentrate in the affected area, giving a greater therapeutic effect.

Tobrex ointment for barley has a similar composition to eye drops and is used in combination with them.

Demazol has similar properties . This cream is often used by pregnant women because it contains no toxic ingredients.

The use of hydrocortisone ointment for barley is indicated to reduce swelling and inflammation of the eye. In addition, the product has antihistamine properties. When using, you must strictly follow the instructions to avoid side effects. The ointment is contraindicated during breastfeeding, pregnancy, primary glacuoma, during vaccination, viral and fungal eye pathologies.

The effect of erythromycin ointment for barley is similar to hydrocortisone; it also relieves inflammation by affecting pathogenic particles. Contraindications are personal intolerance to the components, kidney disease, liver disease. Ointments containing erythromycin, notes ObaGlazaRu, should be applied carefully, as they can cause irritation. Although it cannot be used during pregnancy, it is suitable for newborns.

Ointment for barley on the eye with tetracycline is used in the initial phase of the development of the disease and exclusively for infectious eye pathologies. It has virtually no side effects, but it cannot be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or children under 12 years of age. If the first two ointments need to be applied to the inner edge of the eyelid, then tetracycline can be applied directly to the sore spot.

Oral antibiotics

Since barley during breastfeeding and pregnancy cannot be treated with classical therapy, in this case the use of antibiotics in syrup (tablets) is prescribed; they block the development of inflammation. You cannot choose a drug on your own; you must first consult a doctor.

Often recommended: Doxycycline, Ampicillin, macrolides and cephalosporin drugs.

Antiseptic solutions

To remove an already ruptured abscess, I use antiseptics for barley on the eye: a solution of furatsilin, sodium sulfacyl (30%). Their use is simple - drop the required amount into the eye and wipe with a napkin (sterile).

If the pus is not removed, it can lead to re-infection. As you can see, this method helps, but only after opening the abscess.

Treatment

If barley appears frequently in a child, and they are not isolated in nature, but several of them at once, then we are talking about furunculosis. In such a situation, it is usually impossible to cure the baby only with local means, says Evgeniy Komarovsky. In this situation, you will need to take oral antibiotics, which have a fairly effective effect on staphylococci. There are many such drugs, the doctor, taking into account the severity of the infection and the age of his young patient, will be able to choose and prescribe the medicine he needs.

When treating a staph infection on the skin, it is rarely possible to get rid of the problem with antibiotics in 3-5 days. Evgeny Komarovsky claims that it will take at least 14 days to adequately treat the problem.

If barley is an infrequent “guest”, and mostly comes alone, without companions, then Komarovsky does not advise abusing topical antibiotics

This is important so that the baby’s local immunity has the opportunity to develop independently.

In some cases, with severe pain and a large size of the boil, a fairly standard treatment can be prescribed: instillation of 20-30% sodium sulfacyl, hydrocortisone emulsion (1%) and some other drugs into the eye.

At the initial stage of barley development, you can try to stop the proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus with the most common brilliant green. To do this, use a 1% solution of brilliant green, which can be bought at any pharmacy. The microbe, which can withstand boiling and direct sunlight, and also staunchly resists most of the strongest antibiotics and antiseptics, for some inexplicable reason cannot tolerate the most common brilliant green. Sometimes the development of barley stops completely after such treatment.

If the stye has turned into a large abscess (abscess), which does not happen so often, you may need the help of a surgeon who, under conditions of strict sterility, will open the abscess and clean it of pus.

It makes sense to consult a surgeon even if the abscess does not open on its own 7-8 days after the onset of the disease. There is no need to be afraid of such treatment; surgical opening does not leave traces in the form of scars.

If the temperature rises against the background of hordeolum, the child can be given antipyretics. Komarovsky advises using either Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for this.

Tomato compresses

At home, it is also recommended to use tomatoes against barley, which can quickly eliminate pain, remove irritation, and cleanse the eyelid of an unpleasant formation. There is only one contraindication to the use of tomato compresses - an individual negative reaction of the skin to this vegetable.

For manipulations, it is recommended to use only tomato pulp. Cut off a small piece of tomato and remove the seeds. Place a tomato compress on the affected eye and leave for five minutes. Repeat the procedure every three hours - this is enough for the stye to disappear within a few days.

Causes

To choose the right treatment for enuresis in children, you should know the causes of its occurrence.

There are 7 main causes of the disease:

heredity;
immaturity of the central nervous system and underdevelopment of the bladder;
psychological aspect, for example, quarrels in the family, problems at school, change of environment;
the baby’s nervous system is delayed in development;
disruption of the production of a hormone that is responsible for the amount of urine produced in the human body;
diseases of the genitourinary system, for example, narrowing of the foreskin in boys and the urethra in girls;
urinary tract infections.

What can be done to cure it?

Barley therapy is aimed at eliminating the external manifestations of the disease and destroying the infection. For this purpose, external means of traditional and folk medicine are used.

Medicines

To get rid of stye on the eye, various creams, gels, ointments or eye drops are used:

Tetracycline ointment (1%);
Erythromycin;
Hydrocortisone ointment;
Phloxal;
Sodium sulfate (drops);
Oftalmoferon;
Levomycetin;
Tsipromed.

The use of certain agents depends on the location of the barley. If the source of inflammation is inside the eyelid, then it is rational to use drops or put ointment under the eyelid with a sterile stick, but only a doctor can do this. External stye is easier to treat.

It is enough to lubricate it with the medicine and secure the product with a plaster. The entire course of treatment takes no more than 5 days for barley without complications, when the infection has not spread deeper. Therapy is carried out at home, but treatment can only be prescribed by a doctor.

Folk remedies

With a mild form of barley, traditional medicine will help. Let's highlight the most popular and effective ones:

Alcohol. You need to lubricate the barley with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. The procedure is carried out daily every 2 hours. This will help dry out the stye and kill the infection. Treatment is only available for external stye. Instead of alcohol, you can use brilliant green, although this is not aesthetically pleasing, it is no less effective.
Tea. It is necessary to brew strong black tea without sugar. First, they wash the eyes with it, and then wrap the tea leaves in gauze and make a compress on the sore eye. The procedure is carried out overnight. The stye will go away on the 3rd day.
Boiled eggs. First you should boil a chicken egg and peel it before it cools down. The egg is applied while still warm directly to the barley. This will help the formation mature faster and release pus.
Onion. Pour sunflower oil into a frying pan and fry a slice of onion in it. After this, the onion is wrapped in gauze and applied to the eye so that the sunflower oil also gets on the barley. This will soften it and cleanse it of pus.
Salt. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in a glass of warm water. A cotton swab is moistened in the resulting solution, which is used to treat the formation at least 5 times a day. Soon the stye will burst and go away.

Herbs

Good results can be achieved with the help of herbal preparations that have a cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect:

Plantain. Fresh plantain leaves are washed with clean water and crushed a little so that the juice begins to release. They are applied to the barley for 5 minutes and a new leaf is taken. The number of repetitions is not limited. This is a good disinfectant against any infection.
Common toadflax. Take 1 teaspoon of herb per glass of boiling water and leave for 1 hour. A cotton swab or gauze is moistened in the resulting infusion, which is then applied to the sore eye.
Eyebright and chamomile. Take a teaspoon of each herb per glass of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. The infusion is carefully filtered so that there are no solid particles and 3 drops are instilled into the eye 3 times a day.
Dill seeds. You need to grind the dill seeds and brew them in boiling water (1 teaspoon per glass of water). The seeds are infused for 15 minutes. Gauze or a tampon is soaked in the infusion and then applied to the sore eye, preferably overnight.
Aloe. First you need to squeeze the juice from the aloe leaves, which is then diluted with water 1 to 10. The solution is used for compresses on the eyelid and for eye drops.

What is not recommended to do?

If barley appears, then under no circumstances should you do the following:

scratching or rubbing your eyes;
use contact lenses;
pierce or attempt to open a mass on the eye;
heat with hot steam.

If these precautions are neglected, there is a risk of aggravating the situation or causing blood poisoning, that is, sepsis. The infection can spread to the eye and cause severe inflammation that can lead to vision loss.

Treatment with garlic or aloe juice

An attempt to make the barley “resolve” using aloe juice or garlic can lead to no less unpleasant consequences. It will not be possible to stop the inflammatory process, and getting caustic liquid into the eye will cause an extremely unpleasant burning sensation and aggravate the problem.

Barley on the eye is an acute purulent inflammatory process. It can be successfully treated with antiseptic drugs in the form of ointments and drops, but only a specialist can select the appropriate treatment for the situation. Therefore, at the first signs of illness, you should consult a doctor.

Video from YouTube on the topic of the article:

This is my first time writing to The Family Doctor. My parents often buy your newspaper. I once read one issue and immediately realized that this was exactly what I needed. In general, I am 21 years old, and I read youth publications. But I consider going there with my problem a fool’s errand: either they won’t answer or they’ll laugh at you. And I'm not laughing. The thing is that I just can’t get rid of styes. Over the course of a year, I had about 20 of them - sometimes on one eye, then on the other, then on both. Because of this misfortune, I can’t put makeup on my eyes, go to a disco, or go on a date. My friends say that you should spit on the stye and it will go away immediately. Maybe you know some other remedy? Help!

Svetlana Senina, Moscow

SVETLANA! Of course, you can experiment by asking your friends to put into practice their proposed method of eradicating barley. But you shouldn’t walk around with spittle in your eyes all the time. We want to offer a less barbaric method.

Prevention

Barley is the result of a malfunction in the immune system. So the first thing you need to do is focus all your efforts on maintaining your immune system. To do this, it is useful to saturate the body with vitamins E and C. The second point is good nutrition. The diet should include fruits and vegetables to compensate for the lack of vitamins and microelements necessary for the body to function properly.

You need to drink the required amount of liquid per day. This will speed up metabolic processes and remove toxins. In addition, to enhance cardiovascular activity, it is necessary to include physical activity. They have a positive effect on the general condition of the body and increase immunity. Running, cycling and swimming work best.

Barley disappears after cauterization with brilliant green

A well-known method: cauterization of the point on the eyelid from which the stye “grows” with a solution of brilliant green (or alternatively, pure alcohol). The procedure is carried out several times a day using a toothpick, a finely sharpened match or a cotton swab.

The effectiveness of such a fight against rapidly developing inflammation is questionable. But there is a very high risk of getting brilliant green (alcohol) on the cornea and injuring it with a sharp object. Is it worth saying that then the patient’s suffering will increase?

The need for drug therapy

Now let's look at drug therapy during the maturation and healing stages.

Drops for the treatment of barley

At the first stage, when ripening occurs, it is necessary to treat the affected area with antiseptics, such as ethyl alcohol, an alcohol solution of brilliant green and others.

At the second stage, when the abscess has opened, it is necessary to use medications for rapid healing.

It is imperative to use medications that help eliminate the infection. Doctors recommend ointments and drops based on antibiotics that can destroy staphylococcus.

Important! Eye drops and ointments for the treatment of stye must be at room temperature so as not to cold the optic nerve. Correct use of eye drops

Correct use of eye drops

Eye drops for stye are a powerful and effective remedy that helps relieve symptoms and provides the following benefits:

Antibiotic action.
Relieving symptoms of the disease.
Strengthening the immune system.
Prevention of other eye diseases.
Easy to use at home.

The main task of the drops used to treat barley in children is to destroy the suppuration of the eyelid caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Also, the drops, in addition to the antibiotic, contain other auxiliary substances that relieve pain, strengthen the immune system, and restore eye hygiene to normal.

When using drops, you should follow the following recommendations:

It is necessary to warm the drops to room temperature. To do this, you can simply hold them in your hands for a while.
You need to drip into the corners of your eyes.
Maintain personal hygiene before treatment.

The main popular eye drops:

Tobrex is the safest drug for a child to treat inflammation of the eyelid. The active ingredient Tobramycin is an antibiotic that is less toxic than other drugs, so it tops the list and is most often prescribed for the treatment of children. The course of treatment is about a week, one drop five times a day.
Levomycetin is already a heavier drug with which you need to be careful. Only a doctor can determine the correct dosage of this drug.
Ofloxacin drops are relatively safe. The only side effects are individual intolerance or allergy to the drug. Very good drops that can be used not only for treatment, but also for prevention.

Expert opinion

Nosova Yulia Vladimirovna

Ophthalmologist of the highest category. Candidate of Medical Sciences.

Important! The description of the drug describes the dosage for the average child. Before using drops, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

Only he can prescribe the correct dosage.

Eye ointments and their correct use

Ophthalmologists prescribe the following eye ointments for the treatment of eye stye:

Erythromycin is an ointment that contains the antibiotic of the same name. It copes well with infectious pathogens. Apply to the outer stye 3-5 times.
Synthomycin - contains the powerful component chloramphenicol. Use this ointment twice a day. Doctors prescribe it individually in each case.
Tetracycline is the most popular eye ointment for getting rid of stye. It helps destroy harmful bacteria and stimulates the immune system.
Hydrocortisone - contains a steroid (hydrocortisone). The ointment effectively eliminates inflammation. Apply to the affected area three times a day.
Oxolinic ointment - use ointment with 0.25% concentration of the active substance tatraxoline. The ointment is applied in a thin strip under the eyelid up to five times a day.
Acyclovir is an antiviral ointment with the active substance acyclovir. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug. Apply 3 to 5 times a day.

Antiseptic solutions

In order to get rid of an abscess that has broken through, it is necessary to use an antiseptic: a solution of furatsilin, sodium sulfacyl (20%). As you can see, this method is effective only after opening the barley. It is necessary to rinse the eye with a small amount of solution and wipe with a sterile cloth.

Strengthening immunity

Barley appears when the immune system weakens. This is especially common in children, since their immune system is not perfect. It is logical to assume that folk remedies for barley that support immunity will be quite effective.

— Echinacea decoction. This plant is known for a large number of useful substances in its composition. It also supports the immune system well. A teaspoon of dried crushed herb should be poured with a glass of boiling water and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes. Then the broth must be filtered and cooled. Take 1/3 cup, 3 times a day.

- Rosehip decoction. Pour two tablespoons of dried rosehips with hot water (not boiling water!), wrap in a towel and leave for several hours. When infused, strain the broth and drink half a glass three times a day. Rosehip is an excellent remedy for boosting immunity.

— Lingonberries and honey. Place 2 tablespoons of lingonberries and 1 tablespoon of honey in a container. Grind all this thoroughly and pour in 0.5 liters of warm water. Drink the resulting fruit drink throughout the day.

— Lemon, cinnamon, honey. For the drink you need to take half a lemon, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of honey. Take a half-liter jar, squeeze lemon juice into it, add cinnamon and honey. Pour the mixture with warm water, stir well and let stand for half an hour. Take the drink in small portions throughout the day.

- Ginseng. This plant is used in the form of an alcohol tincture, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.

- Eleutherococcus. At the pharmacy you can buy the root of this plant, from which you can make a decoction. Pour a tablespoon of roots into 0.5 liters of hot water, wrap and leave to steep for several hours. Then strain the broth. You need to take 1/3 cup, three times a day.

Folk remedies for barley that boost immunity cope well with the development of the disease. Such remedies are especially useful for prevention with frequent occurrences of barley. If you periodically use one of the presented recipes, the likelihood of barley appearing is significantly reduced.

Diagnosis and causes of the disease

Usually the formation of stye on the eyelid is associated with a cold. This is true, but only partially. Most often, barley is formed due to the aggression of staphylococcal bacteria. Suppuration appears due to the activity of Staphylococcus aureus. In other cases, suppuration provokes the reproduction of demodex mites.

Bacteria begin to multiply in the hair follicle of the eyelid. The follicle regularly produces a sebaceous secretion that protects the tissue from drying out. This secret moisturizes the eyelashes, providing their protective function. But if pyogenic bacteria enter the sebaceous gland duct, an inflammatory process begins.

The proliferation of bacteria clogs the sebaceous duct, the secretion cannot come out and stagnates. The eyelid can fester on the outside, but its inner lining also becomes inflamed.

Symptoms:

discomfort in the eyelid;
burning, bursting pain;
swelling of the eyelid tissues;
redness, hyperemia;
uncontrolled tearing;
hyperthermia.

If you notice that a small child is constantly scratching his eye, immediately check his condition. It is best to immediately visit an ophthalmologist to avoid further development of the disease. Kids don’t understand that they shouldn’t scratch their eyes with their fingers and palms, and they can get an infection from dirty hands.

If you see that tears are constantly flowing from the eye, this should be a signal for a prompt response: take the child to the doctor. A healthy eye will not water for no reason.

Also, the baby becomes nervous and capricious for no reason, may refuse to eat and sleep poorly. This unhealthy condition should also alert the mother. If you suspect a stye on a child’s eyelid, then you need to examine the eye with previously washed hands. Do not touch the baby's eyes with dirty fingers.

A child’s stye can be of two types: regular and “cold” (chalazion). The regular one ripens quickly and opens, while the cold one can develop for a long time without opening.

Causes of inflammation

There are several reasons why inflammation appears on the eyelid:

touching the eyes with dirty hands;
sudden or prolonged hypothermia;
weakening of immune defense;
clogging the eye with dust or a foreign object;
improper use of contact lenses;
long stay in an unventilated area;
stress overload, physical fatigue;
unbalanced diet and vitamin deficiency.

The cause of inflammation in the eye can be a chronic disease, a hereditary factor, or simply wet feet. It all depends on the characteristics of the baby’s body, his living conditions and nutrition.

Stye on a child’s eye (Komarovsky)

Well-known throughout the country, Dr. Komarovsky in his video says that barley in 99% of cases is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, it is necessary, first of all, to strengthen the immune system. A child who has a good immune system, when encountering Staphylococcus aureus, will be able to avoid the development of purulent diseases, including barley.

Dr. Komarovsky considers a disruption in the functioning of the sweat glands to be a secondary reason for the appearance of barley. It is recommended to ensure that the child does not overheat.

If in a baby, barley appears quite often and is not singular, but multiple in nature, then we are talking about furunculosis.

In this case, according to the well-known doctor, the treatment will only be effective if antibacterial therapy is included. The drugs will be selected taking into account the patient's age. And treatment should last at least 14 days.

Komarovsky believes that it is possible to stop the proliferation of barley by following simple rules:

You should not rub your eyes with your hands, maintain hygiene, and wash your baby’s hands with antibacterial soap as often as possible.
Do not use contact lenses if used.
Parents should provide a hypoallergenic lifestyle for their sick child, especially if the little patient is prone to allergic reactions.

Important recommendations for treating stye

Important doctor's advice

No matter how good the regimen for treating stye with the help of medications, if you do not follow the rules for using them, the result can be negative, OglazaRu believes, so it is very important to listen to the recommendations of doctors. Do not forget that, first of all, your health depends on this.

As for the treatment of barley with folk remedies, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the ratios in solutions for compresses, otherwise you can get a burn or irritation of the mucous membranes.

How to use drops correctly

For the best results from eye drops, you must strictly follow the recommendations:

adhere to the time interval between eye drops, the optimal time is every 3 hours;
try not to use cosmetics during therapy;
observe temperature indicators, barley does not “like” not only cold, but also high humidity;
stye can only be treated with warm drops; before use, the product must be held in your hands for a while;
It is better to inject the medicine into both eyes, even if the second one is not infected.

We have previously written instructions on how to properly instill drops.

How to use ointments correctly

Ointment for the treatment of barley, which often manifests itself in diseases of the endocrine system, should be applied with clean hands, the volume of the product should not exceed 2-3 mm. The purulent formation must be treated directly. During the procedure, try to look up to avoid damaging the eyeball. Next, you need to close your eyes for a few seconds, and then blink. Please note that the frequency of ointment application is determined by the doctor, therefore, without consulting a doctor, who will select a treatment regimen, according to obaglaza, therapy cannot be started.

What not to do with barley

The rules for effective treatment of hordeolum and chalazion imply what should not be done:

independently perform an autopsy of an abscess on the eyelids, because this can lead to an even greater spread of infection, which is fraught with severe complications, especially in patients with diabetes mellitus due to reduced immunity;
make lotions while the abscess is brewing;
do makeup;
warm up the hordeolum, visit saunas, baths;
touch the affected area with your hands;
in cold weather, if necessary, leave the house only with a dry bandage over your eye.