NY
A 20-year-old female asked:
I have a stye on my upper eye lid it seem like its getting closer to my eyelash i've had it for 3 months now how can i get rid of it ?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
Heat: The best treatment for a stye is to apply very warm washcloths, just below the "i can' stand it of heat" for 4-5 minutes at a time, and 5 times per day. This will usually cause these to melt away but if persistent, see an ophthalmologist since you have had this for so long.
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Dr. Brian Boxer Wachleranswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Stye treatment: Try warm compresses with a wash cloth 2-3 times a day and massage the area. If the stye does not reduce in size within 3-4 days see an eye doctor to have it drained.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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