Wash your hands before touching your eyes
Avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes
Remove eye makeup before sleeping
Replace old or contaminated eye makeup
Clean eyelids gently with a warm, damp cloth
Use a gentle eyelid cleanser if recommended
Keep contact lenses clean and follow replacement schedules
Avoid sharing towels, washcloths, or makeup
Treat blepharitis or other eyelid irritation promptly
Use warm compresses at the first sign of tenderness
Manage allergies that make you rub your eyes
Get enough sleep and reduce eye strain
See an eye doctor if styes keep recurring