Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on eye infections and rosacea

Q. My eight-year-old daughter has eczema. Last week, she got a stye on her eyelid. It did heal on its own but was painful. Is there any way to avoid a recurrence?

A. A stye on the eyelid is a very common infection and most people will experience one at least once in their lifetime.

Styes are pus filled (yellow) spots along the edge of the eyelid at the base of an eyelash that are painful to touch.