Red pus at the corner of the eye may be caused by blepharitis or skin abscess, both of which are acute purulent inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial infections, and both of which are treated in basically the same way.
Blepharitis and skin abscess are caused by staphylococcal infection of the eyelid glands or skin follicles, the most common causative organism is Staphylococcus aureus, the patient can appear limited redness of the eyelid, swelling, heat, pain and other acute inflammatory manifestations, and can be touched by hard nodules, the patient can form abscesses in later stages, and self-broken pus.
Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotics and other drugs, such as levofloxacin eye drops, tobramycin eye drops, etc., to control inflammation and promote the redness and swelling subside. After abscess formation, patients can also be treated with incision and drainage.
It is recommended that patients with red, swollen, and pus-filled eyes should seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.