Doctors told about the types of barley, as well as methods of treatment.
Barley is sore on eye century, which are caused by the clogging of glands. Though barley and is not a threat, however, delivers great discomfort.
There are two types of barley: hordeolum (hordeolum externum) and chalazion (domestic barley). Each of these types has different causes and is treated differently.
Hordeolum is a blockage in one of the sweat glands on the skin of the century, or one of the small sebaceous glands located on the base of the eyelashes. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum is a viscous, oily substance.
Chalazion is a blockage of meibomian glands, especially the sebaceous gland that is found only in the eye lids. These glands form a single row in each century, while the body glands located inside the eyelid and opens it on the edge of the eyelid, behind the eyelashes. These glands secrete a fatty substance on the surface of the eye, preventing too rapid evaporation of tears from the ocular surface between blinks. Thus, the improper functioning of the meibomian glands can lead to symptoms of dry eye.
What causes a sty
A sty occurs when a gland in the eye or century it is sealed. This can occur if the duct of the gland is closed by scar tissue or a foreign substance (makeup, dust), or if the substance produced by the gland gets thicker, causing the outflow slows down or stops altogether.
Risk factors
Obstruction of the duct gland can be the result of scarring due to infection, burn or injury. Foreign substances such as cosmetics and dust can also clog the duct of the gland, if they are not carefully to wash off.
Slow the outflow of fat from meibomian gland is usually observed in chronic inflammatory disease called dysfunction meibomian gland (mabait). Dysfunction meibomian the glands is often associated with acne or rosacea on the cheeks and nose, but sometimes occurs by itself.
The symptoms of stye
The first signs and symptoms of a sty are usually redness, sensitivity and pain in the affected area. The eye may feel irritation and itching. Further signs and symptoms may include:
swelling,
discomfort during blinking,
tearing,
the sensitivity to light.
The usual sign of a stye is a small, yellowish spot in the center of the tubercle, which means that the pus comes to the surface.
How to define a sty
The doctor will examine the eyelids to determine where the duct is clogged glands. This will help to distinguish outer from inner barley. The doctor will also look at whether there is an indication of scar tissue, foreign bodies, or chronic meibomitis to determine the cause of the disease.
In addition, the doctor will determine if there are any signs of infection of the gland. It is particularly important to identify an infection that has spread from the gland to the neighboring skin tissue around the eye or to the eye itself.
How to treat barley on the eye
Uninfected hordeolum (hordeolum externum) goes away. Warm compresses can soften the contents of the gland, facilitating its outflow. Squeezing or cutting of hordeolum may lead to scarring on the skin.
Uninfected chalazion (internal hordeolum) will also be held himself, though much later. Small chalazion may take a few weeks, while big may heal in the course of the year.
The most conservative treatment is the frequent application of warm compresses. In the sore you can do steroid injections, which often speeds up the healing process. However, this carries a small risk of bleeding, bruising, depigmentation or thinning of the skin, scar, pain, and, in very rare cases, vision loss.
Finally, halation can be cut and drained. This is the most invasive method, and most ophthalmologists leave it for emergencies. Eye the eyelid is anesthetized and placed around chalazion clip. Evert the eyelid, and meibomian gland is pierced by the rear surface century, avoiding the skin incision from the front side. Scrape out the thick contents of the gland with a special curette. This release of the gland from content can significantly reduce halation, however, there is a risk that chalazion come back, especially if not treat the cause.
If any of the two types of barley infected you may need antibiotics.
This is especially important if the infection spreads to the skin (cellulitis), or orbit (phlegmon of the orbit). Phlegmon of the orbit is considered a medical emergency because rapidly spreading infection may threaten vision, and even life, and may require intravenous antibiotics.
In some situations, the infection spreads to the eye itself. Depending on that will find the eye doctor with careful examination, can be appointed as external antibiotics (drops or ointment).
Treatment of the cause of the emergence of barley, it is also important to prevent relapse.
Any home remedies effective in the treatment of barley?
The best home remedy is to apply warm compress. It is important to remember that until the complete disappearance of chalazion can take months.
What are the forecasts in the treatment of barley
Hordeolum can pass within a few days, while for the disappearance of chalazion can take months. Both types of barley must fully pass, when it will be restored outflow from the obstructed gland. If joined by an infection, you need medication.
Relapse is likely, if not to influence chronic disease that caused the emergence of barley. In the case of meibomitis ophthalmologist will likely recommend daily cleansing of the eyelids and eyelashes with a soft detergent (e.g., baby shampoo). An additional amount of omega-3 fatty acids from food or supplements may also contribute to a better outflow of sebum. Some patients with rosacea and meibomitis prescribed small doses of doxycycline.
Is it possible to prevent the appearance of the stye?
The best prevention is to contain the eyelids and eyelashes clean. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, improves the function of meibomian gland.
