Ophthalmology · UKMLA & AKT
Hordeolum (stye)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise hordeolum (stye) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- External hordeolum - painful red lump at eyelid margin, localised to base of an eyelash; yellow pustule visible at lash base
- Internal hordeolum - greater pain and periorbital oedema; swelling within lid body; yellowish elevation visible on palpebral conjunctiva on lid eversion
- Epiphora and foreign body sensation may occur
- Systemic features (fever, malaise) are uncommon - if present, suspect spreading infection
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