Apply a warm compress to the eyelid for 10–15 minutes, 3–6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle eyelid hygiene
Do not squeeze, pop, or rub the stye
Avoid eye makeup and contact lenses until it heals
Wash hands before and after touching the eye area
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
Try a clean, warm washcloth each time you compress
Replace eye makeup and contact lenses after the stye clears
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 there is spreading redness, fever, swelling of the whole eyelid, or vision changes