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    Jun 27, 2013, 02:16 PM
    What is a stye? Are they contagious?
    Is there an over the counter medicine to cure a stye?
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    Jun 27, 2013, 02:20 PM
    A stye is an infection that causes a tender red lump on the eyelid. Most styes occur along the edge of the eyelid.

    7 Things to Know About an Eye Stye - AllAboutVision.com
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    Jun 29, 2013, 05:40 PM
    You can use lysine ointment to treat styes.

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