Get Stye Treatment in Foca from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Stye while travelling in Foca? Message us, describe how you feel and the on-call doctor will guide you, day or night, without a trip to a clinic.
Key facts
| When | 24/7 on-call doctor |
|---|---|
| Health issue | Stye |
| Physician | English-, German- and Turkish-speaking physician |
| Best for | Travellers, tourists and expats |
| Area | Foca, Izmir |
Stye in Foca: what to know locally
Most guests in Foca are there for the sea, and the sun, the chlorine and the buffet queues cause most of the minor illnesses. Nearby you will also find Urla, Seferihisar, Karaburun. On beach holidays, heat, sun and swimming can aggravate many conditions, so rest, drink water and tell the physician what you have been doing.
Travel guide to Foca
Foca is ancient Phocaea, a seafaring Ionian city, and the sea around it shelters Mediterranean monk seals. Trip for travellers: stroll the old harbour, take a boat trip around the islets and swim in clean bays.
Understanding stye
An infected oil gland or lash follicle produces a stye: a small, sore, red lump on the lid margin.
What can cause stye
Bacteria blocking an eyelid gland, frequently after touching the eyes with unwashed hands, or from old make-up or contact lenses.
Symptoms of stye
- Watering eye
- A gritty feeling
- Swelling of the lid
- A small yellow spot as it comes to a head
- A tender red bump on the eyelid
How stye is treated
The physician looks at photos, confirms it is a stye, explains care at home and prescribes an antibiotic ointment if suitable. Treatment can involve warm compresses and, where needed, antibiotic ointment.
- Wash hands before touching the eye
- Do not squeeze the stye
- Avoid eye make-up and contact lenses until it heals
Your visit step by step
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Foca.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- When medicine is appropriate, the prescription reaches your phone within the visit.
- Collect your medicine from a pharmacy in Foca.
How to lower your risk of stye
Wash hands before touching your eyes, remove make-up every night, replace old eye make-up and keep contact lenses clean.
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 Foca?
Yes. An on-demand doctor is available 24/7 by video anywhere in Foca, and the e-prescription can be used at a local pharmacy.
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.
What should I have ready for the video visit?
Your passport details, the name of your hotel or address in Foca, a list of your medicines and allergies, and photos if there is a rash, wound or eye problem.
Can I fly home with stye?
The doctor tells you if flying is safe. Where an airline requires proof, we can arrange a fit to fly certificate.
How fast can I see a doctor for stye in Foca?
Most visitors are seen the same day. Send a request or WhatsApp message and we will arrange the video visit as soon as possible.
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References
- NHS. Stye
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.