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The doctor determines whether a child has a sty by visually examining the appearance of the eyelid. If the bump is hard and is located deep within the eyelid, it probably is a chalazion. For a patient whose sty has not healed with home treatment, the doctor may test the fluid in the eye to determine the type of bacteria present and prescribe treatment accordingly.

In the early stages, chalazia may be treated at home. Most styes will drain on their own though this may be accelerated with a hot or warm compress. Styes typically resolve within one week with treatment. Chalazions may be treated with any one or a combination of antibiotic or steroid drops or injections; warm compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 or 4 times a day; gentle massage to express the glandular secretions; or surgical drainage.

Here is the list of the methods for treating Eye-Stye :

Testing for Bacteria. If your doctor needs to lance your sty to relieve pressure, a small sample of pus may be collected for testing. This helps determine which bacterium is causing your infection and which antibiotics are most appropriate for you.

Examining your Eyelid.Your doctor may determine you have a sty by looking at your eyelid. Your doctor may use a light and a magnifying device to examine your eyelid.

1.Use make-up remover rather than just soap and water to remove eye make-up. This prevents heavy rubbing of your eyes and more completely removes the make-up.

2.A grated potato used as a poultice, reduce swelling in inflamed eyes.

3.Boil a handful of acacia leaves in two cups of water to make a decoction and apply it as compress on the eyelids

4.Application of prescribed antibiotic drops may also be used to help fight the infection

The doctor determines whether a child has a sty by visually examining the appearance of the eyelid. If the bump is hard and is located deep within the eyelid, it probably is a chalazion. For a patient whose sty has not healed with home treatment, the doctor may test the fluid in the eye to determine the type of bacteria present and prescribe treatment accordingly.

If the signs and symptoms of a sty persist or if you’ve had successive infections, your doctor may want to exclude other possible causes. Some conditions exist that are similar to a sty, but require different treatment. For instance a chalazion a blockage in one of the small glands in the eyelid can produce a swelling similar to that of a sty.

If your doctor confirms you have a sty, he or she can prescribe treatment or recommend ways to relieve your pain or discomfort. If a sty is ruled out, your doctor may refer you to an ophthalmologist for further examination and treatment. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can provide comprehensive eye and vision care.

Refraction is the test to diagnose focusing errors. Vision impairments such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia etc. can be diagnosed using this test. This test mainly determines the clarity of vision at 20 feet. For instance, a person with a vision 20/200 sees an object at 20 feet as clear as a person with a perfect vision of 20/20, sees at 200 feet. Snellen chart is a major tool used to determine the visual acuity of a person. This chart consists of illuminated rows of letters, arranged in a peculiar order. The chart needs to be read from a standard distance to confirm the type of focusing error. Automated refraction is done with a machine, which measures the response of an eye when a beam of light enters the eye. Read more on eye care.

Visual field testing involves finding out the scope of vision of the person, including the peripheral vision. Visual scope of each eye is determined separately in this test. Visual field testing may often be a part of routing eye testing. However, sometimes visual testing has to be done in detail, if a person complains of a peculiar vision field problem. For instance, if a person keeps on bumping on objects that are on one side, then visual field testing may be required to confirm the cause. Visual field testing can be done manually as well as using devices such as Amsler grid or Goldmann perimeter. Read more on vision correction.

Ophthalmoscope is a hand-held device which resembles a small flashlight with magnifying lenses. A beam of light is shone directly in the eye of the person, so that the ophthalmologist can study various components of eye such as cornea, lens, vitreous humor, retina, optic nerve and the retinal veins and arteries. Often eye drops are used to dilate the pupils, so as to get a better view of the eye. A person may experience a few side effects of the eye drops such as blurring of vision and increased sensitivity to light, for few hours. Ophthalmoscopy is often a part of routine physical examination. Read all about eye care here.