Apply a warm compress to the closed eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle washing using mild soap or baby shampoo and water
Do not squeeze, pop, or try to drain the stye
Avoid touching or rubbing the eye
Stop using eye makeup until it heals
Stop wearing contact lenses until it heals
Wash hands before and after touching the eye area
Replace old eye makeup and contact lens supplies after recovery
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and if safe for you
See a doctor if it is very painful, getting larger, affecting vision, or not improving within 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have fever, spreading redness, swelling of the face, or vision changes