Wash your hands before touching the eye area
Apply a warm compress to the eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day
Gently massage the eyelid after the warm compress
Keep the eyelid clean with mild soap or eyelid cleanser
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until it heals
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and if safe for you
Replace old eye makeup and contact lenses after recovery
See a doctor if the stye is very painful, keeps getting worse, affects vision, or does not improve within 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if swelling spreads, the eye is very red, or you have fever