Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 
In this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, five pharmacists have been awarded prestigious Orders of Australia Medals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the profession and their local communities.
PSA congratulated the pharmacists recognised in Monday’s honours list, including:
- Silas Banks OAM for service to the pharmacy profession
- Phillip Ledger OAM for service to the pharmaceutical industry and to the community
- Gary Pollard OAM MPS for service to the community of Yea, Victoria
- Mr Ian Shanks OAM MPS for service to the community through charitable organisations
- Karin Walduck OAM for service to community hockey.
‘On behalf of the pharmacy profession I extend my warmest congratulations to the outstanding pharmacists recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours,’ said PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS.
‘Pharmacists play a vital role in the lives of Australians, and the recognition of our colleagues in the King’s Birthday Honours is a testament to their exceptional service, leadership, and dedication not only to pharmacy, but as pillars of their communities.
‘Their work inspires us all to continue striving for excellence in everything we do as pharmacists and active members of the community. Congratulations to all.’
