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I've had a sty on my eye for about a week and it formed a white head 2 days ago. popped 10 minutes ago. what do i do now?
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Infected stye: You should use warm compresses several times per day over the infected area to help promote drainage and healing. If there is a lot of swelling and infection, you may need a course of an oral antibiotic. If you're not sure, see your eye doctor.
Answered 8/19/2013
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