Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes
Stop wearing contact lenses until fully healed
Use a clean, warm compress on the eyes for 5–10 minutes several times a day
Use artificial tears to reduce irritation
Clean eye discharge gently with a clean cotton pad and sterile saline or clean water
Avoid sharing towels, pillows, makeup, or eye drops
Replace or disinfect eye makeup and contact lens cases after recovery
Rest your eyes and avoid screen strain
Stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep
Use prescribed antibiotic or antiviral eye drops only if given by a doctor
Seek medical care if you have severe pain, vision changes, light sensitivity, swelling, fever, or symptoms lasting more than a few days