Dr. Marc Grossman explains what a stye is and how it differs from a chalazion. He describes practical steps to calm pain, reduce swelling, and prevent recurrences. He also shares when antibiotics make sense, which natural tools can help, and how to protect long-term eyelid health.
- stye definition, signs, and typical course
- chalazion vs stye, key differences and timelines
- risk factors including hand hygiene, contact lenses, blepharitis, rosacea, dry eye
- symptom cues like tenderness, white head, lid location
- natural care with warm compresses and herbal compress blends
- lid hygiene using tea tree, hypochlorous acid, hyaluronic acid, aloe
- when to pause contacts and seek medical care
- resources and where to learn more
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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist