Why Do I Keep Getting Styes?

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Have you ever had a stye disappear, only to have another one show up a few weeks later?

If you keep getting styes, there may be more going on than just bad luck. Recurrent styes can sometimes be related to eyelid inflammation, blocked oil glands, poor eyelid hygiene, or certain skin conditions.

Here are some of the most common reasons.

1. Blepharitis

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids and is a common cause of recurring eyelid problems.

If your eyelids are often red, itchy, crusty, irritated, or burning, blepharitis may be contributing to your styes.

2. Blocked Oil Glands

Your eyelids contain tiny oil glands called meibomian glands. They produce oils that help keep your tears from evaporating.

When these glands become blocked or don't work properly, they can contribute to styes, chalazia, eyelid inflammation, and dry eyes.

3. Poor Eyelid Hygiene

Oil, makeup, skin debris and bacteria can build up along your eyelashes and eyelids.

If you frequently get styes, make sure you:

  • Remove eye makeup before bed

  • Keep your eyelids clean

  • Wash your hands before touching your eyes

  • Avoid rubbing your eyes

4. Makeup & Contact Lens Hygiene

Old eye makeup, dirty makeup brushes, or improper contact lens hygiene can increase irritation and bacterial exposure around the eyes.

Replace old eye makeup regularly and always wash your hands before handling contact lenses.

5. Rosacea & Skin Conditions

Skin conditions such as rosacea and dandruff can sometimes affect the eyelids and contribute to inflammation and blocked oil glands.

If you have recurring styes along with chronic eyelid irritation, it's worth having your eyelids evaluated.

Stye or Chalazion?

Not every eyelid bump is a stye.

A stye is usually red, swollen and tender.

A chalazion is typically a firmer lump that develops when an oil gland becomes blocked. It may remain even after the initial inflammation goes away.

An eye examination can help determine what you're actually dealing with.

How Can I Stop Getting Styes?

If styes keep coming back, don't just treat each new bump. Find out what's causing them.

Your eye doctor may evaluate your eyelids, oil glands and ocular surface for conditions such as blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease and recommend a personalized prevention plan.

Recurrent Styes? We Can Help.

At Focus Vision Care in Staten Island, we look beyond the stye to identify underlying eyelid and eye-surface problems that may be causing repeated flare-ups.

If you're tired of getting styes over and over, schedule an eye evaluation and let us help you find the cause.

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Don't just treat the next stye. Find out why it keeps coming back.