Apply a warm compress to the eyelid for 10–15 minutes, 3–6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle washing
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until it heals
Wash hands before touching your eyes
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
Let the stye drain on its own
See a doctor if it is very painful, keeps getting worse, affects vision, or does not improve within 1–2 weeks
Seek urgent care if swelling spreads, you have fever, or the eye becomes very red or hard to open