Apply a warm compress to the affected eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 5 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle washing
Do not squeeze, pop, or pick at the sty
Avoid wearing eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until it heals
Wash hands before touching the eye area
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
Replace old eye makeup and contact lenses after recovery
See a doctor if it is very painful, getting worse, not improving after 1 to 2 weeks, or affecting vision
Seek urgent care if swelling spreads, vision changes, or you have fever