Wash your hands before touching your eye
Apply a warm compress to the affected eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 5 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 pick at the stye
Avoid eye makeup and 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 the stye clears
See a doctor if it gets worse, does not improve in 1 to 2 weeks, or affects vision
Seek urgent care if you have severe swelling, fever, spreading redness, or eye pain