Apply a warm compress to the affected eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean and gently wash the area with mild soap or baby shampoo diluted with water
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the sty
Avoid wearing eye makeup until it heals
Avoid contact lenses until the sty is gone
Wash your hands before and after touching your face or eyes
Replace old eye makeup and contact lenses after recovery
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and if safe for you
See a doctor if it is very painful, keeps getting bigger, affects vision, or does not improve within 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if there is swelling spreading around the eye, fever, or trouble seeing