Apply a warm compress to the affected eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 4 to 6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle soap or eyelid wipes
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid wearing eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until the stye is gone
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, 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