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 wipes
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid eye makeup and contact lenses until it heals
Wash hands before and after touching the eye area
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed, following the label
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 becomes very red, or you develop fever