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Why do you get a sty in your eye and how do you get rid of it? i've had it for 3 days and shows no sign of clearing up. it is really itchy
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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 12/9/2013
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Blocked gland: Styes are sort of like pimples in the eyelid. Most of the time the cause is unknown. Use very hot compresses (hot washcloth) 3 times daily. Make sure you get at least 5-10 minutes of heat each time. You may need other treatment if that doesn't work in the next few days.
Answered 6/10/2016
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