What is styloma ophthalmology?
Ophthalmic disease, or styloma, is one of the common diseases caused by eye infection. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection and can occur in various parts of the eyelid. Once infection occurs, a small and hard tumor will appear on the eyelid, sometimes accompanied by pain, redness, swelling and eye compression. This disease has no self-healing ability and needs timely treatment.
When to treat styloma ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology department usually needs timely treatment to avoid more serious complications. The following are four aspects of the situation. It is recommended that patients seek medical advice as soon as possible:
1. The pain of stylosoma is aggravated
If the patient feels more pain within a few days after the appearance of the styloma, this may be a sign of the spread of infection or the aggravation of inflammation. At this time, seek medical advice immediately to prevent further expansion of infection and relieve pain symptoms.
Ophthalmologists will take appropriate treatment methods, such as surgery or drug treatment, according to the severity of the disease. Surgery usually removes pus and removes infection by incision of styloma, while drug treatment includes local medication and oral antibiotics. These treatments can reduce pain and accelerate the healing of stylus.
2. Wort affects vision
Wort is located on the eyelid, but its swelling and pain can spread to the surrounding tissues of the eyeball. If the stylus affects the patient's vision, even if it is slightly blurred or eye pain, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Ophthalmologists will choose the appropriate treatment plan after the diagnosis. Surgical treatment is often needed to quickly eliminate the styloma in cases that seriously affect vision. A comprehensive eye examination will be carried out before the operation to ensure that the patient's eyes are best protected during the operation. After the operation, nursing in the recovery period is also needed to ensure the best healing effect.
3. The stylus rapidly increases
Normally, the stylus will gradually increase within a week after its formation, and eventually burst and discharge. However, if the swelling increases rapidly, such as obvious swelling in a day or two, it may be a signal of the spread of infection.
Get medical attention as soon as possible to ensure that the disease is controlled in time. Ophthalmologists will take appropriate treatment plans according to the size and condition of stylosoma. Surgical treatment can quickly remove the mass and prevent the continuous spread of styloma.
4. Repeated barley swelling
If the patient has recurrent stylosoma, that is, stylosoma repeatedly appears, subsides, and then reappears, he or she should seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Ophthalmologists will evaluate the condition in detail and determine the possible causes. Treatment may include eliminating potential sources of infection, strengthening personal hygiene habits, improving immunity, etc. Through comprehensive treatment, it can effectively prevent the recurrence of stylosoma.
summary
For the treatment of ophthalmic diseases caused by styloma, patients should seek medical advice under the following circumstances: styloma pain intensifies, vision is affected, rapid growth or recurrent attacks. Ophthalmologists will choose appropriate treatment methods according to the severity of the disease, including surgery and drug treatment. Diagnosis and treatment should be carried out as soon as possible to prevent complications and promote the healing of stylosoma.
