Get Stye Treatment in Fatih from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Unwell with stye in Fatih? Our 24/7 on-call doctor assesses you online, explains your options and sends your e-prescription to a pharmacy in Istanbul.
Key facts
| Availability | Around the clock |
|---|---|
| Includes | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Doctors | English-, German- and Turkish-speaking physician |
| Best for | Visitors and residents |
| Location | Fatih, Istanbul |
| How | Online doctor consultation by video |
| Health issue | Stye |
What to know about stye in Fatih
Fatih is a busy visitor area, so long days on foot, crowds and street food are the usual causes of illness. Nearby you will also find Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Galata. Long walking days, heat and crowds can slow recovery, so build in rest and shade and tell the doctor how your days are going.
Travel guide to Fatih
Trip for travellers: Fatih is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
For visitors from the UK, Australia, the US and New Zealand
- No language barrier: Dr. Yasbala consults in English, so you can describe symptoms naturally.
- Emergency number: dial 112 in Turkey, not 999, 000, 111 or 911.
- Medicine names differ: paracetamol is called acetaminophen in the US, and brands in Turkey differ from home. Tell the doctor what you normally take, or send a photo of the packet.
- Insurance: check your travel policy before treatment and keep the invoice and prescription we send you.
- Any time zone: the on-demand doctor is available 24/7, whatever the time is back home.
Why stye happens
A bacterial blockage of an eyelid gland is the cause, commonly following rubbing the eyes with dirty hands, or from out-of-date cosmetics or contact lenses.
About stye
An infected oil gland or lash follicle produces a stye: a small, sore, red lump on the lid margin.
Typical symptoms
- A tender red bump on the eyelid
- Swelling of the lid
- A gritty feeling
- Watering eye
Prevention tips
Wash hands before touching your eyes, remove make-up every night, replace old eye make-up and keep contact lenses clean.
Care and treatment for stye
The doctor looks at photos, confirms it is a stye, explains care at home and prescribes an antibiotic ointment if suitable. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest warm compresses and, where needed, antibiotic ointment.
- Wash hands before touching the eye
- Avoid eye make-up and contact lenses until it heals
- Apply a warm compress for 10 minutes several times a day
How it works: stye care in Fatih
- Tell us on WhatsApp where in Fatih you are and what is bothering you.
- The physician sees you on screen, listens to your story and checks what is needed.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
- Take your phone to the nearest eczane and collect what was prescribed.
- Save the invoice and report for your travel insurance claim.
If you think it is an emergency, call 112 straight away. Video consultations are not meant for urgent life-threatening problems.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get stye treatment in Fatih?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Fatih the same day.
When should I see a doctor in person for stye?
Get help if redness and swelling spread to the cheek or around the eye, your vision changes, you have a fever, or the stye has not improved in one to two weeks.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
Dr. Elif Yasbala consults in English, German and Turkish.
Can a doctor visit my hotel in Fatih?
Possibly. Visits to hotels, villas and apartments are arranged case by case in selected areas of Istanbul.
What should I have ready for the video visit?
Your passport details, the name of your hotel or address in Fatih, a list of your medicines and allergies, and photos if there is a rash, wound or eye problem.
Will my travel insurance cover stye treatment?
That depends on your policy. Ask your insurer before the visit, keep the invoice and the medical report and send them together for a claim.
How fast can I see a doctor for stye in Fatih?
Waiting times are short because there is no travel involved: message us and the doctor connects by video.
Related health problems in Fatih
When stye is most likely in Fatih
Spring pollen, summer heat and winter respiratory infections each leave their mark in Fatih, so expect something different depending on the month.
References
- NHS. Stye
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.