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Eyelid bumps like this are common and usually drain or shrink on their own. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on a warm, wet washcloth for about 10 minutes three times a day, without squeezing or rubbing the bump. Return precautions given including redness or swelling spreading around the eye, fever, vision changes, a bump that is not improving, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Stye
• Tender red eyelid bump consistent with a hordeolum
• No spreading redness or swelling beyond the eyelid, vision change, or pain with eye movement
• Warm compresses
• Follow up if not improving in 1-2 weeks or worsening

Eyelid bumps like this are common and usually drain or shrink on their own. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on a warm, wet washcloth for about 10 minutes three times a day, without squeezing or rubbing the bump. Return precautions given including redness or swelling spreading around the eye, fever, vision changes, a bump that is not improving, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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Hordeolum vs chalazion
Warm compresses (technique in paragraph); don't squeeze
Antibiotic ointment (generally not helpful)
Lid scrubs for recurrence
Ophthalmology drainage if persistent

Return precautions in the template

redness or swelling spreading around the eyefevervision changesa bump that is not improving

Sources

HealthyChildren.org: Sties

Few formal guidelines cover this topic, so the template also leans on expert opinion.