Question

What impact does a child’s stye have on vision?

Answer

A stye is a common ophthalmological condition, also known as a sty or milium. Since styes can heal on their own, they are often overlooked. However, if not treated promptly with appropriate medical care, there is a risk of complications. Particularly in summer, there is an increase in cases of styes. Preventive measures for styes include maintaining personal hygiene and reducing the intake of fried and spicy foods. A stye is an inflammatory abscess caused by Staphylococcus infection and can be classified into external and internal styes based on the location. Do not self-squeeze to drain pus as this may lead to complications. In terms of diet, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of foods that can trigger excessive oil secretion, such as fried foods, peanuts, nuts, chocolate, and to minimize the intake of hot and spicy foods like seafood, lamb, chili, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Conversely, it is recommended to eat more cooling and detoxifying foods such as mung beans, winter melon, cucumbers, seaweed, and endive. During this period, it is generally necessary to follow the doctor’s treatment plan and maintain good personal hygiene habits.