Say Goodbye to Styes: Fast Relief & Removal at Holmdel Eye Center

What Is a Stye

A stye (or hordeolum) is a red, tender bump that forms on the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland or bacterial infection. While many styes improve on their own, some can linger, grow larger, or become too painful to ignore.

Symptoms of a Stye

• Painful, pimple-like bump on the eyelid
• Redness and swelling of the eyelid
• Tenderness when blinking
• Watery eyes or irritation
• Sometimes a yellow spot that may drain pus

Why Some Styes Need Professional Care

Although warm compresses and lid hygiene can help, not all styes go away on their own. Some evolve into a chalazion (a larger, firm bump that may last weeks to months). Persistent or recurrent styes often require medical treatment to prevent scarring, chronic inflammation, or impact on vision.

Stye Treatment at Holmdel Eye Center

At Holmdel Eye Center, Dr. Ahmed Abdelhady offers safe, effective, in-office excision of styes and chalazia. This quick procedure:

• Provides fast relief from pain and swelling
• Removes the infection at its source
• Helps prevent recurrence
• Is done comfortably with local anesthesia

Unlike home remedies, excision ensures the bump is fully addressed, reducing the risk of the stye returning or leaving a lasting mark on the eyelid.

When to See an Eye Doctor

Schedule an appointment if:

• Your stye lasts longer than 7–10 days
• Swelling or pain keeps getting worse
• Your vision is affected
• You experience frequent styes or chalazia

Final Thoughts

Styes are common, but when they don’t go away on their own, professional excision is the most reliable solution. At Holmdel Eye Center, we specialize in treating eyelid bumps with safe, effective, and compassionate care.

If you have a stubborn or painful stye, call Holmdel Eye Center today to schedule a consultation and get relief quickly. We proudly serve patients throughout Holmdel, Middletown, Red Bank, Matawan, and surrounding New Jersey communities.