How to Get Rid of Styes

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  • Tips for Getting Rid of Styes

    • Keep the area around your stye as clean as possible.
    • If the stye doesn't clear within a few days, see your doctor or opthamologist for treatment.
    • Treatments at home include warm compresses.
    • Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic ointments for the stye.
  • Introduction

    If you've ever had a stye on your eyelid, you know they can be quite painful. Styes will usually heal on their own in time, but there are things you can do that may speed up the process and relieve some of the discomfort. Read on for more information on how to get rid of styes.


    A stye forms as the result of a bacterial infection, often in an oil gland along the edge of the upper or lower eyelid. The resulting red, swollen bump can be quite painful. Styes typically swell for about three days before they burst, drain and then eventually heal. In the meantime, there are some home remedies for treating styes that can be quite effective to relieve symptoms, which can include pain and discomfort in the area of the stye, swelling and even sensitivity to light.

  • Disclaimer

    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.