6 ways to treat or get rid of a Stye - Eye Treatment
A stye is a painful red bump on the edge of the eyelid, often caused by bacterial infection in the oil glands of the eyelid. Here are six ways to treat or get rid of a stye:
A clean washcloth should be soaked in warm water and wrung out. Cover the eye with a warm towel for 10-15 minutes. Do this 3–4 times daily. Heat dissolves pus and oil in the stye, promoting drainage and lowering pain and swelling.
1. Warm Compress
Wash your eyelashes gently with water-diluted soap or baby shampoo. Clean eyelid margins with a clean cotton swab or washcloth. Clean eyelids prevent infection and encourage recovery.
2. Maintain Good Eyelid Hygiene
To avoid the spread of infection, you should refrain from pressing or popping the stye. Natural draining of the stye reduces the likelihood of infection and the associated effects.
3. Avoid Squeezing the Stye
Non-prescription pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help control pain and reduce inflammation. Aids stye healing by relieving pain.
4. Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about over-the-counter antibiotic eye drops or ointments. Apply as instructed. Antibiotics speed infection recovery.
5. Use Antibiotic Ointments or Drops
Don't put on eye makeup or wear contact lenses until the sore is fully healed. It stops discomfort from getting worse and lowers the chance of bacteria spreading, which can make the stye worse.