Stye removal

[aigle2am]

Hi all

Has anyone here had a stye lanced by an ophthalmologist? If so, how does it take to heal and is it very painful?

 

[Grant]

if they do not "heal" on their own, a local anaesthetic will be used & a tiny incision made.
the procedure will be over very quickly, faster than you would imagine.

 

[aigle2am]

Any side effects after the procedure like swelling and vision issues?

 

[ponder]

if they do not "heal" on their own, a local anaesthetic will be used & a tiny incision made.
the procedure will be over very quickly, faster than you would imagine.

I've pricked them with a sterilised pin before, the pressure build up is enough to get the crap out followed by a squeeze. The squeeze can be a bit sore and make you tear up but it's over very quickly. Swelling subsides quickly and healing is very fast.

 

[Grant]

Any side effects after the procedure like swelling and vision issues?

a friend had it done, after the procedure there was no swelling, fully healed within 2 days.
there is no impact on vision, the stye is on the eye lid - not the eye itself.

the "lancing" is literally a prick with a scalpel, not actual cutting

 

[Garson007]

Man, I had like a million of these when I was 17. Painful ****.

 

[yebocan]

Friend had a sty removed,...he waited so long that the mass, solidified....incision was made...pop went the weasel...mass was removed....no stitches were required...healed up, in no time..