Stye
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A stye is a small inflamed bump that appears on the edge of the eyelid, generally due to inflammation of one of its glands. It is usually bothersome, although in many cases it is a passing and common condition.
Frequent symptoms: a reddish, tender bump on the eyelid, swelling, a foreign-body sensation, and, at times, tearing.
When to seek care? If the stye does not improve, recurs frequently, or the inflammation spreads, it is advisable to have it checked.
Which specialist treats it? The ophthalmologist is the professional to evaluate this problem, and the general practitioner can provide guidance at a first visit. When the symptoms persist or worry you, the best thing is to consult a specialist rather than manipulating the area.
Data on 3,556 doctors who treat stye
Which specialist treats stye?
For a stye (a red, painful bump on the eyelid), it's best to see an ophthalmologist, who can drain it if needed and help prevent complications. A general practitioner can offer initial guidance, and in cases that don't improve, a general surgeon may step in.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stye
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Frequently asked questions
What is stye?
A stye is a small inflamed bump that appears on the edge of the eyelid, generally due to inflammation of one of its glands. It is usually bothersome, although in many cases it is a passing and common condition.
Which doctor treats stye?
For a stye (a red, painful bump on the eyelid), it's best to see an ophthalmologist, who can drain it if needed and help prevent complications. A general practitioner can offer initial guidance, and in cases that don't improve, a general surgeon may step in.