Lid/Orbit

Hordeolum Externum

Also known as: stye, external hordeolum

Clinical decision support only

OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.

Overview

Acute focal infection of an external eyelid gland (stye) causing localized tenderness and swelling.

What OptoGuide™ covers for hordeolum externum

Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting

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