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Stye (Hordeolum)
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Stye (Hordeolum)

Get expert care for your Stye (Hordeolum) by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Stye (Hordeolum) visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your stye visit

A stye that's growing, not draining, or affecting your vision needs clinical attention. This visit determines whether warm compresses are enough — or whether more is needed.

You have a painful, red lump on or inside your eyelid

The stye has been there for more than a week without improving

The lump is growing larger or affecting how well you can see

You've tried warm compresses consistently but nothing is changing

You're not sure if what you have is a stye or a chalazion

You want to know whether antibiotic drops or drainage is the right next step

What our customers have to say

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a stye and what causes it?

A stye (hordeolum) is an acute, painful infection of an eyelid gland — the oil-producing meibomian gland (internal stye) or lash follicle gland (external stye). It presents as a red, tender lump on the eyelid, often with a visible pus point. It is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

What is the best home treatment for a stye?

Warm compresses applied for 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times daily, are the primary treatment — they soften the contents and promote spontaneous drainage. Do not squeeze or attempt to pop a stye — this risks spreading infection. Most styes resolve within 1–2 weeks with consistent warm compress therapy.

When does a stye need medical treatment?

Seek evaluation if the stye doesn't begin improving after 1–2 weeks of warm compresses, if swelling extends beyond the eyelid to surrounding tissues (periorbital cellulitis), if vision is affected, or if you have recurrent styes — which may indicate an underlying skin condition or need for lid hygiene optimization.

Are styes contagious?

Direct spread is uncommon, but the bacteria causing styes can be transmitted through shared towels, pillowcases, or eye makeup. Avoid sharing these items during an active stye. Washing hands before touching the eye area is good practice generally.

What side effects are associated with stye treatments?

Warm compresses are completely safe. Topical antibiotic ointments — sometimes prescribed when infection is spreading — carry minimal side effects, occasionally causing mild irritation. Oral antibiotics are used when cellulitis has developed. Incision and drainage for a persistent stye is a minor procedure with temporary soreness afterward. Stye (Hordeolum) visit What to expect from a Stye (Hordeolum) visit
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