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How do i stop a stye from getting bigger, without making it worse?
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Hot compresses: Hot compresses are the single best initial treatment for styes of all sizes. They should be as hot as tolerated and for 5 min at a time, 3-4X/Day. Sometimes they will swell a bit before draining or involuting but in the end this usually works. If stye persists, see your Eye MD.
Answered 12/16/2015
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