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Research Article

Awareness of Stye
1* 2
Jannathulferdioz , Brundha MP
1
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2
Faculty of General Pathology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Corresponding authors E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted on: 16-06-2016; Finalized on: 31-08-2016.
ABSTRACT
The aim of study is to create awareness of stye among the age group of 30 to 50 years. It is a questionnaire type study focus on
causes, signs and symptoms and prevention of stye among the people of age group between 30 to 50 years. Stye is an infection of
the sebaceous glands of Zeis at the base of the eyelashes, or an infection of the apocrine sweat glands. It is a red, painful lump near
the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Stye usually forms on the outside of the eyelid. But sometimes it can
form on the inner part of the eyelid. In most cases, a stye will begin to disappear on its own in a couple days. The reason is to find
out about the prevalence and create awareness about stye as it is most common infection.
Keywords: Hordeolum, causes, treatment, prevention.

INTRODUCTION external and internal styes are not contagious, and are
never a sign of cancer7-9

M any of the bacteria that can invade the human

body are also capable of attacking the surface
or interior of the eye. Stye is one of the most
common eye infection forms at the base of an eyelash1.
The medical name for a stye is hordeolum (or hordeola if
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A random sample of 50 people among the age of 30 to 50
years was selected and surveyed using a questionnaire.
there are more than one). It looks like a small yellow pus- The questionnaire study focused on causes, signs and
filled spot2. Staphylococcal bacteria are the usual cause of symptoms, prevention and treatment of stye among the
stye. These bacteria normally live harmlessly on the skin, people.
but they can cause infection if the skin is damaged.
The interview was performed by the author. Variations in
Touching mucus from the nose and then rubbing the eye
opinions and according to awareness of stye among male
is one way of moving staphylococcal bacteria to the
and female were analysed by using paper and pen
eyelid3. Resembling a pimple on the eyelid, a stye can
method.
grow on the inside or outside of the lid.
Finally mean values are calculated, further results are
The first signs of stye are pain, redness, swelling and 9-10
4 discussed.
tenderness . Typically it dont cause vision problems.
DISCUSSION AND RESULTS
Most styes heal on their own within a few days. It is
healed by applying hot compresses for 10 to 15 minutes, This questionnaire is based on the awareness of stye
three or four times a day, over the course of several days. which include causes, signs and symptoms, investigation,
In most cases, the stye will then rupture, drain and heal prevention and treatment.
without further intervention5.
Knowledge about Causes
It may also cause frequent watering in the affected eye,
Fig (1) and Table (1) shows knowledge about causes.
increased light sensitivity and a feeling like something is
in the eye (eye doctors call this a foreign body This study showed that the effect of television (42%) is
sensation)6. the most causes followed by expired cosmetics (18%),
touches eyes with dirty hands (16%) and others causes
There are two types of stye. External stye (external
(12%).
hordeolum). This is the common stye. It appears along
the edge of the eyelid due to infection in the root (follicle) Totally 88% people were aware about the causes of stye
of an eyelash. It may start off as a small red lump but, as out of (38%) males and (50%) females. Remaining (12%)
it develops into a collection of pus (a little abscess), it of the people are not aware of the causes of stye.
looks like a yellow pus-filled spot. Internal stye (internal
Knowledge about Signs and Symptoms
hordeolum). These are also called meibomian styes. They
happen when a type of gland in the eyelid (meibomian This study showed that the eye pain (44%) is the most
gland) becomes infected. This type of stye is found on the common symptoms followed by frequent watering (22%),
inner surface of the eyelid, against the eyeball. Both dry eyes (10%) and others symptoms (8%). Totally 94%

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people were aware about the sings and symptoms of stye Knowledge about Treatment
out of (44%) males and (50%) females.
This study showed that the hot compressor (44%) is the
Remaining (6%) of the people are not aware of the signs most common treatment followed by eye drops (36%),
and symptoms of stye. Minor surgery (2%) and others treatment (10%). Totally(
92%) people were aware about the sings and symptoms
Fig (2) and Table (2) shows knowledge about signs and
of stye out of (42%) males and (50%) females. Remaining
symptoms.
(8%) of the people are not aware of the treatment of
Knowledge about Investigation stye. Fig (4) and Table (4) shows knowledge about
treatment.
This study showed that stye is investigated by just at a
look (54%) as the most common investigation followed by Knowledge about Prevention
Magnifying lens (12%), other investigation (8%).
This study showed that contaminated cosmetics (34%) is
Totally of people were aware of investigation out of the most common prevention followed by contaminated
males (34)%, females (40%). water (32%), contaminated clothes (24%) and others
(2%). Totally of people 92% were aware about the
Remaining (26%)of the people are not aware of
prevention of stye out of that of males (44%) and females
investigation of stye.
(48%). Remaining of the people (8%) are not aware of the
Fig (3) and Table (3) shows knowledge about prevention of stye. Fig (5) and Table (5) shows knowledge
investigation. about prevention.

Table 1
Causes Male Female Total
Expired cosmetics 3 6 9(18%)
Touches eyes with 1 7 8(16%)
dirty hands
Effect of television 13 8 21(42%)
Others 2 4 6(12%)
Total 19 25 44
Percentage 38% 50% 88%
Dont know 4 2 6(6%)

Table 2
Signs and Male Female Total
Symptoms
Eye pain 12 10 22(44%)
Frequent watering 5 6 11(22%)
Dry eyes 3 7 10(20%)
Others 2 2 4(8%)
Total 22 25 47
Percentage 44% 50% 94%
Dont know 1 2 3(6%)

Table 3
Investigation Male Female Total

Just at a look 14 13 27(54%)

Magnifying lens 1 5 6(12%)

Others 2 2 4(8%)

Total 17 20 37

Percentage 34% 40% 74%

Dont know 6 7 13(26%)

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Table 4
Treatment Male Female Total
Hot compressor 10 12 22(44%)
Eye drops 7 11 18(36%)
Minor surgery 1 0 1(2%)
Others 3 2 5(10%)
Total 21 25 46
Percentage 42% 50% 92%
Dont know 2 2 4(8%)

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infection. It may also lead to some other complications if internal hordeolum. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 4, 2013,
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Thus, the doctors need to educate the people about 7. Watson AP, Austin DJ. Treatment of chalazions with
different aspects of causes, symptoms, treatment and injection of a steroid suspension. British Journal of
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