Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stye Surgery

Relieving Discomfort and Enhancing Eye Health

You might be dealing with a stye if you’ve noticed a small red lump on or inside your eyelid. Although styes are generally not serious, they can cause pain, discomfort, and even affect your vision in some cases.

At Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates, we offer effective stye surgery to remove your stye, alleviate discomfort and restore your eye health.

Understanding Styes

A stye is a painful red bump, often filled with pus, that forms on the edge of your eyelid. While styes usually appear on the outer part of the eyelid, they can occasionally develop on the inside (known as a hordeolum).

It’s important to differentiate between styes and chalazion — a similar eyelid lump caused by blocked meibomian glands. Styes are typically caused by infections at the root of eyelashes.

When to Consider Stye Surgery

Most styes can be managed with home care, including warm compresses and proper hygiene. However, if a stye becomes larger, more painful, or starts affecting your vision, it’s time to seek professional guidance and remove your stye. Our eye care team at Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates is here to provide comprehensive evaluation and recommend the best course of action for your stye.

Stye surgery is a straightforward procedure that involves draining the pus-filled abscess to provide relief. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout the process.

The entire procedure typically takes around 15 minutes, and you can return home shortly after.

Contact Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates in Stamford for Stye Relief

Don’t hesitate to seek professional care if you’re experiencing persistent discomfort due to a stye. Our team at Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates is dedicated to providing effective solutions to enhance your eye health and alleviate discomfort.

To discuss your stye concerns and explore appropriate treatment, make an appointment at Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates in Stamford today. Your journey to relieve discomfort and improve eye health starts with a consultation.