A patient is seen at a clinic for repeated hordeolum of the eyes during the last 6 months. To help prevent further infection, the nurse advises the patient to

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Hordeolum (styes) are commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which may be present in cosmetics that the patient is using. Contact lens use may cause conjunctivitis but is not a likely cause of hordeolum. Antiseborrheic shampoos are recommended for seborrheic blepharitis. Patients with adult inclusion conjunctivitis, which is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, should be referred for STD testing.

A Patient Is Seen at a Clinic for Repeated Hordeolum