Recurrent Styes: Is ‘This’ the Cause? Watch Your Diet Too!

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Once a stye appears, it can be more than just a minor inconvenience;

it can become a troublesome issue affecting daily life.

Often, once a stye develops, it tends to recur two or three times.

What causes a stye to keep coming back?

Today, we will take a detailed look at the main causes of recurrent styes, foods to be careful with,

and how to manage them if they recur.

What causes recurrent styes?

A stye is an inflammation that occurs on the eyelid,

primarily caused by bacterial infection of the oil glands or sweat glands in the eyelid.

It’s easy to think of it as a simple, one-time inflammation,

but if styes recur repeatedly, it’s necessary to consider various internal factors

in addition to external ones.

One of the typical causes of recurrent styes is the hygiene of the eyelids.

If you frequently touch your eyes or have poor hand hygiene,

bacteria can transfer to the eyelids and cause infection.

Another significant reason is when sebum cannot be discharged and bacteria proliferate,

leading to blocked oil glands or excessive sebum secretion.

An individual's health status, such as a weakened immune system, also greatly influences stye recurrence.

Styes can frequently occur when the body is tired or under a lot of stress.

In particular, diabetic patients have lower immunity, making them more prone to stye recurrence than the general population.

Lastly, contact lens wearers are also at risk.

If lenses are not properly disinfected or are worn for too long,

the risk of bacterial infection can increase.

Which foods should you be careful with?

Foods that can cause or promote the recurrence of styes are mainly high-fat, high-sugar foods.

Fried and spicy foods can stimulate sebum production, worsening oil gland blockages,

and sweet foods can exacerbate inflammation, requiring caution.

Alcohol also hinders blood circulation and weakens the immune system,

increasing the risk of infection, so it should be avoided.

Conversely, there are also foods that help prevent styes.

Vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, such as carrots, spinach, and oranges,

help maintain eyelid health.

Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, are also effective in reducing inflammation.

Should I always visit an ophthalmologist if a stye recurs?

It’s not always necessary to visit an ophthalmologist every time a stye recurs.

In the early stages, it can be managed with simple home remedies.

Applying a warm compress is beneficial to improve blood circulation in the eyelid and open the oil glands.

However, in the following cases, you must visit an ophthalmologist:

When a stye persists for more than a week or worsens

If the inflammation becomes severe or pus forms, professional treatment is required.

When pain is severe or vision is affected

If a stye becomes severe enough to affect eye function, an ophthalmological examination is essential.

When recurrences are frequent

If styes recur continuously rather than just once or twice, it’s important to check for underlying conditions or

problems with lifestyle habits.

An ophthalmologist can prescribe antibiotic ointment or eye drops, or if necessary,

perform a small incision to drain the inflamed area.

Therefore, if symptoms are mild, self-manage, but if the condition worsens,

please seek medical help immediately.

To prevent recurrence, it’s important to thoroughly manage eye hygiene, regulate sebum secretion,

and focus on strengthening immunity.

Avoid foods that can cause styes and consume healthy, vitamin-rich foods.

If styes occur frequently, do not overlook them;

it’s best to visit an ophthalmologist to identify the root cause.

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is equipped with the latest equipment and a systematic examination system,

providing personalized 1:1 consultations to each patient,

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and place transparency and safety first.

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