Apply a warm compress to the closed eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day
Keep the eyelid clean with gentle washing
Do not squeeze, pop, or pick at the stye
Avoid wearing eye makeup until it heals
Avoid 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
Use only eye medications recommended by a healthcare professional
See a doctor if it gets worse, lasts more than 1 to 2 weeks, or affects vision
Seek urgent care if there is severe swelling, fever, spreading redness, or eye pain