Apply a warm compress to the closed 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
Wash hands before and after touching the eye area
Do not squeeze, pop, or puncture the stye
Avoid wearing eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until it heals
Replace old eye makeup and contact lenses after recovery
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and if safe for you
See a doctor if it is very painful, getting worse, affecting vision, or not improving within 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if there is swelling spreading around the eye, fever, or vision changes