HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO - Similasan™ Corporation launches the first over-the-counter stye product that offers both long-term, medicinal benefits and full symptomatic relief. Similasan Stye Eye Relief™ eye drops is a unique Active Response Formula® medicine that stimulates the eye’s natural ability to relieve the swelling, pain, redness, tearing, light sensitivity and irritation associated with stye infections.

A stye occurs when one of the glands (usually at the edge of the eyelid) becomes infected or clogged. The bacteria responsible for styes in 90-95% of cases is Staphylococcus aureus or "staph". Staph is a very common bacterium, often present on the skin. Styes most commonly occur on the upper eyelid and can form on both the inside and outside of the lid.

Although styes can be painful and irritating, doctor visits are typically not necessary and few treatment options exist. Anyone can get a stye, however they are more common in children and adolescents. Once an individual has had one stye, there is an increased risk of developing more.

"As with all of our products, Similasan™ Stye Eye Relief eye drops stimulate the immune system to relieve symptoms," says Similasan’s senior marketing manager, Susan DeGress.

Similasan™ Stye Eye Relief eye drops do not contain harsh chemicals, and are safe for extended use. There are no known active ingredient side effects or contra-indications and the drops are safe for all ages when used as directed.
Similasan™ specializes in over-the-counter products for various afflictions of the eyes, ears and nose. Other products in the Similasan™ brand line-up include Similasan™ Earache Relief ™ear drops, Similasan™ Ear Wax Relief™ ear drops, Similasan™ Pink Eye Relief™ eye drops, Similasan™ Allergy Eye Relief™ eye drops, Similasan™ Dry Eye Relief™ eye drops and Similasan™ Cataract Care™ eye drops. These products are also found in the eye/ear care section wherever medicines are sold.

For more information about Similasan™ Stye Eye Relief eye drops and all other Similasan products, call 800-240-9780.