Very warm soaks: The best way to handle an early stye is to soak a washcloth in very warm (not hot) tap water for 4 minutes at a time at least 4-5 times per day. This will get rid of most of them. If persistent after several days of this, see your ophthalmologist.
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Compresses!: You can use warm compresses - a washcloth with warm water and hold it to the closed eye for 5-10 minutes 3 times a day. You can massage it with your fingers after the compress, but do not aggravate it. You are trying to get it to drain on its own. You may need it incised and drained if this does not work. A sty is not and infection, so antibiotics do not help. It is a clogged oil gland of lid.
Answered 12/10/2013
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