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How can i get rid of a stye fast?
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Home treatment: A stye is a bacterial infection of the eyelid (usually staph). Antibiotic drops are not necessary! Warm compresses will allow the stye to drain very promptly.
Answered 5/26/2014
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See an Eye MD: And have it lanced. That is the fastest way to get rid of it.
Answered 6/25/2013
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