Eye infection

[luckyblock token]

hello,

I have a very stubborn stye infection.

what is the best treatment, have tried antibiotic cream and  colloid silver and DMSO, everything not really worked.

how about antiseptic or steroids?? I think Bibrocathol is not available in Thailand?

thanks for help.

I would not worry but I have to make passport photos until end of the year.

cheers

[CharlieH]

Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments and compresses. Viral infections often clear up on their own, but sometimes antiviral eye drops are beneficial.

 

You may find this useful.

 

https://www.healthline.com/health/infected-eye#Eye-infection-basics

 

 

[scubascuba3]

i would go to a hospital or eye clinic, not worth guessing with an eye issue, after a few days anyway

[Mike Lister]

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

i would go to a hospital or eye clinic, not worth guessing with an eye issue, after a few days anyway

Me too, don't self medicate where your eyes are concerned, it's not worth the risk.

[ukrules]

See a Doctor and they will recommend something which will likely come in tablet or capsule form.

 

Is it the actual eyeball itself or a part of the surrounding area that's infected?

[OneMoreFarang]

You could ask one of these guys:

 

 

[luckyblock token]

14 minutes ago, ukrules said:

See a Doctor and they will recommend something which will likely come in tablet or capsule form.

 

Is it the actual eyeball itself or a part of the surrounding area that's infected?

it is on the eyelid

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, luckyblock token said:

it is on the eyelid

 

Personally I would take Amoxicillin 500mg 2 x 2 capsules each day 12 hours apart at the first sign of any infection and then see a Doctor if it doesn't clear up within 3 to 5 days - but that's just me.

 

This is not medical advice - I would have acted far sooner than you appear to have acted so consulting with a Doctor immediately would likely be your best option. He may well recommend a stronger antibiotic or even a very strong antibiotic - which is something to be wary of in my opinion.

 

Edited December 13, 2023 by ukrules

[Mike Lister]

17 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Personally I would take Amoxicillin 500mg 2 x 2 capsules each day 12 hours apart at the first sign of any infection and then see a Doctor if it doesn't clear up within 3 to 5 days - but that's just me.

 

This is not medical advice - I would have acted far sooner than you appear to have acted so consulting with a Doctor immediately would likely be your best option. He may well recommend a stronger antibiotic or even a very strong antibiotic - which is something to be wary of in my opinion.

 

I think people need to wise up before abusing antibiotics at the first indication of anything being wrong, they'll pay a price for that down the road.

[ukrules]

Just now, Mike Lister said:

I think people need to wise up before abusing antibiotics at the first indication of anything being wrong, they'll pay a price for that down the road.

 

Perhaps you should have a word with some of the Doctors and pharmacists who are often the first line of treatment here.

 

Nip a small infection in the bud with some amoxicillin, not ciprofloxacin which seems to be handed out like candy here.

 

It's the strong ones which create the really treatment resistant infections

[Mike Lister]

2 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Perhaps you should have a word with some of the Doctors and pharmacists who are often the first line of treatment here.

 

Nip a small infection in the bud with some amoxicillin, not ciprofloxacin which seems to be handed out like candy here.

 

It's the strong ones which create the really treatment resistant infections

I am aware but it still doesn't mean we should go along with it.

 

 

[Sheryl]

Definitely do nto take or apply steroids!!

 

Are you certain it is a stye and not some other type of growth? Is it red and painful?

 

If it is a stye, applying hot compresses and antibiotic ointment (after first cleaning with saline) usually clears it within a week or two but if not sometimes have to see a doctor to have it incised & drained

[Presnock]

7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

i would go to a hospital or eye clinic, not worth guessing with an eye issue, after a few days anyway

Yeah I used to get them due to the air pollution and running on sidewalks next to busy roads.  After the 2nd or third time I went to the

hospital and the doctor informed me that the eyelid had several tiny infections close together.  After some drops in the eye, she cut

out the infections and told me to keep the bandage on for a few hours.  That was ove 10 years ago and after that treatment I haven't had

any more problems with the eye infections.  Like above, for eyes, best to have a doctor look at it.

[Bangkok Barry]

I will never understand why people come to this forum to ask for medical advice, rather than going to a clinic and asking the professionals.

[Antiparovian]

See an Opthalmologist. Steroids are immunodepressants and will make it worse.

[connda]

8 hours ago, luckyblock token said:

hello,

I have a very stubborn stye infection.

what is the best treatment, have tried antibiotic cream and  colloid silver and DMSO, everything not really worked.

how about antiseptic or steroids?? I think Bibrocathol is not available in Thailand?

thanks for help.

I would not worry but I have to make passport photos until end of the year.

cheers

I think it is time to see a doctor as opposed to self-medicating. 

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Presnock said:

Yeah I used to get them due to the air pollution and running on sidewalks next to busy roads.  After the 2nd or third time I went to the

hospital and the doctor informed me that the eyelid had several tiny infections close together.  After some drops in the eye, she cut

out the infections and told me to keep the bandage on for a few hours.  That was ove 10 years ago and after that treatment I haven't had

any more problems with the eye infections.  Like above, for eyes, best to have a doctor look at it.

It's ok to take the cheap charlie approach for a few days and use a pharmacy but if that doesn't work get to a proper specialist 

[scottiejohn]

2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I will never understand why people come to this forum to ask for medical advice, rather than going to a clinic and asking the professionals.

Especially regarding anything to do with the eyes!

[placnx]

9 hours ago, luckyblock token said:

it is on the eyelid

My experience with a Granuloma, a pearl-shaped bulb beside tear duct. For that a doc in American Hospital and their lab could not identify the pathogen after two samplings, so he told me: "One day you're well, the next day you're not. I can cauterize it for you. I said "No thanks". After that I went to MEEI in Boston. After a bunch of students interviewing me for a while, the doc taking photos, they said that they would call me back for treatment. A month later they put a very thin metal tube in the tear duct and irrigated it with saline - not sure if any antibiotic was in the liquid. After that I had to take two different antibiotic drops for 10 days. They also could not definitely identify the pathogen, but thought that it was probably Actinomyces. This had lasted about a year, and every morning I had an unbelieveable stream of greenish gloop running down my face.

 

For the more usual problem such as a stye or meibomian cyst, the doc may want to squeeze out the oil, then give you antibiotic drops (Vigamox) and doxycycline 100 mg caps twice a day for a week or so.

 

Anyway, you should definitely see an eye doctor, but if they suggest an operation or procedure such as cauterizing, maybe you need a second opinion.

[xtrnuno41]

last year had infection, dirty slimy eyes and from pharmacy i got Eyedex, which did the job.

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

Especially regarding anything to do with the eyes!

 

My guess is that it's to save 50Baht for the next lady drink. 

[Grusa]

9 hours ago, Sheryl said:

Definitely do nto take or apply steroids!!

 

Are you certain it is a stye and not some other type of growth? Is it red and painful?

 

If it is a stye, applying hot compresses and antibiotic ointment (after first cleaning with saline) usually clears it within a week or two but if not sometimes have to see a doctor to have it incised & drained

 Maybe not the case here, but.....If it is red eye, it is essential to differentiate between infection and acute glaucoma. Most GPs are not adequately trained to make the distinction, or deal with many eye problems. Many patients have gone essentially blind before the correct diagnosis is made.

I well remember as a pre-registered student in uk, going into a pharmacy to buy diagnostic drugs for my practice. The pharmacist was sporting a red eye, in considerable pain, but had no idea what was wrong. He was self-medicating for an infection. I told him it was clearly not an infection, and he required urgent ophthalmology.....now! Off he went, I was right, and he thanked me in due course...

It is also important to differentiate between viral, microbial, and amoebic infection. The treatments are quite different, and the wrong one could blind you.

Asking the security guards' wife, or AN members, is not a very safe option!

[scottiejohn]

38 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

My guess is that it's to save 50Baht for the next lady drink. 

And if he gets his self/Internet/Forum med advice wrong he might not see much return for his money!

Edited December 13, 2023 by scottiejohn

[NoshowJones]

5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I will never understand why people come to this forum to ask for medical advice, rather than going to a clinic and asking the professionals.

I do see your point but getting posters own personal experiences can be a big help, even for medical situations.

[novacova]

5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I will never understand why people come to this forum to ask for medical advice, rather than going to a clinic and asking the professionals.

I’m not a doctor so I can’t give medical advice, but I can give preventative advice. Wash your hands after reliving yourself and don’t touch your face after being out in public areas until you have washed your hands.

[swm59nj]

If your condition hasn’t been resolved you need to see an eye doctor.  It’s reoccurring because you dont know what it is or the cause. And you are self treating. 

[scottiejohn]

2 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

I do see your point but getting posters own personal experiences can be a big help, even for medical situations.

Mouthwash, even dental etc maybe but for something as important such as as your eyes you MUST consult and SEE a specialist?

 

[Furioso]

Earlier this year I had issues with my vision and I went to an International Hospital, which ran tests that led to nowhere.  15,000 baht down the drain. Then I took a deep breath to calm down and think everything through. I do have moderate to severe allergies, my pharmacy gave me some decent allergy medication. I was much better in a couple of days. 

 

This is Thailand, it's important to be on top of medical issues. If you feel your situation is not a dire emergency then you might want to give the pharmacy a try first before spending a small fortune on seeing a specialist.

[NoshowJones]

58 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Mouthwash, even dental etc maybe but for something as important such as as your eyes you MUST consult and SEE a specialist?

 

Yes I agree with you, but if I had an illness I would also want to hear the opinions of some who also has that illness, there are things you can learn from that.

[scottiejohn]

9 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Yes I agree with you, but if I had an illness I would also want to hear the opinions of some who also has that illness, there are things you can learn from that.

Even though they you have no proof that what they say is true, recommended or effective in your situation.  

At least the doctor in the hospital is qualified and hopefully  trustworthy!

I am talking specifically about your eyes.  One of the most important organs that we have!  I am not asking for local knowledge regarding Mom & Pop shops etc!

 

Anyway each to their own and if you cannot SEE that and trust some keyboard warrior to give you "advice" then that is up to you.  I certainly would not ask for or take such advice.

 

What I might do however is post of my experiences after having treatment for a serious problem!