infectious conditions/hordeolum

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Ophthalmology

infectious conditions

hordeolum

A 28-year-old woman presents to an outpatient clinic complaining of a painful, swollen upper eyelid that has persisted for 5 days. She reports a history of similar, self-resolving lesions in the past. On examination, there is a localized, tender, erythematous nodule approximately 5 mm in diameter at the base of several eyelashes on the right upper eyelid, with a small central pustule. Visual acuity is 20/20 in both eyes, and extraocular movements are intact. Given the clinical presentation, what is the most appropriate initial management strategy, and what potential complications should be discussed with the patient?

Lab ParameterValueReference Range
White Blood Cell (WBC) Count9.5 x 10^9/L4.0-11.0 x 10^9/L
C-reactive protein (CRP)3.0 mg/L<5.0 mg/L

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