Apply a warm compress to the eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 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 the eye area
Use a clean cloth for each compress
Gently massage the eyelid after the warm compress
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
See a doctor if it is very painful, getting worse, affecting vision, or not improving within 1 to 2 weeks