Can an online doctor treat a stye?

Yes—many styes can be evaluated and treated via telemedicine. We typically recommend warm compresses and, when appropriate, prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment.

When should I seek in-person care for a stye?

Seek in-person or specialist care if vision changes, severe pain, swelling beyond the eyelid, recurrent styes, or symptoms that do not improve or worsen despite treatment.

Stye (Hordeolum) Treatment Online in Austin — Virtual Urgent Care / Online Urgent Care

Painful eyelid bump? Our virtual urgent care treats styes with warm compress plans and antibiotics when appropriate.

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Online Doctor for Stye (Hordeolum) in Austin — What We Do via Tele Urgent Care

Tele-exam to confirm stye vs chalazion
E-prescribe topical/oral antibiotics when indicated
Lid hygiene guidance to prevent recurrences
When to see ophthalmology

Stye (Hordeolum) Symptoms & When to Use Virtual Urgent Care

Common Symptoms

Localized eyelid tenderness
Red bump at lash line
Tearing or mild swelling
Crusting

Get Care If

No improvement after 48–72 hours
Recurrent styes
Contact lens wearers
Significant swelling

Insurance & Self-Pay for Virtual Urgent Care

Lifeline Urgent Care puts secure virtual video visits at the top, making diagnosis and treatment easier from your location—home, work, school, or injury scenes. We accept insurance-covered or billable urgent care encounters for common illnesses and injuries where benefits apply. Same-day video or walk-in clinic visits welcome. No referral required.

We accept most major Texas insurance plans for telemedicine urgent care. No insurance? Use our affordable self-pay online urgent care rates.

How a Virtual Urgent Care Visit Works

Book online for a same-day tele urgent care appointment.
Video visit with a licensed online doctor to review symptoms and history.
Treatment plan — prescriptions, home care, and testing orders when needed.
Follow-up support — message us if you’re not improving.

When You Should Be Seen In Person or Go to the ER

Vision loss, severe eye pain, spreading redness, or fever require urgent in-person evaluation.

Austin Area Coverage — 100-Mile Virtual Urgent Care Radius

We provide online/virtual urgent care for Stye (Hordeolum) — safe, effective use in Austin and all suburbs within a 100-mile radius.

Counties & Suburbs Served

Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell, Burnet, Llano, Blanco, Milam, Lee (edges). Key suburbs: Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Hutto, Taylor, Jarrell, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, Bastrop, Elgin, Lockhart, Luling, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Temple, Belton.

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Stye (Hordeolum) Telehealth in Austin — FAQs

Can you prescribe antibiotics for a stye online?

Yes—when bacterial infection is suspected or swelling is significant.

How long does a stye last?

Most improve within 1–2 weeks with warm compresses.

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