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Dd has a sty(e) in her eye, what can I do for her?

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smellymelly · 16/03/2006 08:21

dd 1 is 3.5 and has what looks like a stye, is it contageous, and how long will it be there? how can I help her, please?

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Darciesmum · 16/03/2006 08:54

hi

i've had loads of styes in my eye, as far as i'm aware they are not contagious and you should be able to get eye drops from your GP

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Gemmitygem · 16/03/2006 10:48

I've had them quite a lot. Sounds crazy but I rub a piece of raw garlic on it (not in the eye itself, just on the rim where the stye is). works better if you catch it early. It stings a bit but gets rid of it (natural antiseptic).
but not if the smell upsets your dd etc..

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fairyjay · 16/03/2006 11:17

My mum used to rub her wedding ring over any styes we had - had to be gold though!
Also used Golden Eye ointment - if they still do it.
I think they are contagious.

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muma3 · 16/03/2006 11:19

my dd2 had one a few months ago. there isnt much you can do . bath it in boiled water and if it looks like there is puss then wipe it away. i had to keep doing this until it popped then just keep it clean and dry. shouldbnt last too long

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beetroot · 16/03/2006 11:25

rub your wedding ring on it

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MillionDollarBaby · 16/03/2006 11:30

Buy a tube of golden eye, you can get it from any chemist and it works pretty well..

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smellymelly · 16/03/2006 17:27

thanks, have tried my wedding ring, but it is platinum, don't know if that will work!!

Can't get golden eye, we are in france. but if it hasn't cleared by mon, will go to the doc's unless you think i should go before that??

does anyone know for sure if they are infectious. It seems to have turned the whole white bit of her eye pink, is this normal?

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smellymelly · 16/03/2006 17:28

oh and should I keep her off school again tomorrow?

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starlover · 16/03/2006 17:31

reatment for Styes

Most styes heal within a few days on their own. You can encourage this process by applying hot compresses for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day over the course of several days. This will relieve the pain and bring the stye to a head, much like a pimple. The stye ruptures and drains, then heals.

Never "pop" a stye like a pimple; allow it to rupture on its own. If you have frequent styes, your eye doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment to prevent a recurrence.