A stye is very painful. It often appears at the eyelid’s edge, usually caused by an infected eyelash root. It often swells, sometimes affecting the entire eyelid.

• A very painful red bump along the edge of the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes. It may make the entire eyelid swell
• Usually a small pus spot at the center of the bump
• Feeling like something is in your eye
• Crustiness along the eyelid margin
• Tearing in that eye

Soak a clean washcloth in hot water and hold it to your eyelid for 10–15 minutes at a time, 3–5 times a day. Keep the cloth warm by soaking it in hot water often. For a chalazion, this warm compress helps the clogged oil gland to open and drain. You can help the gland clear itself by gently massaging around the area with your clean finger.

Your ophthalmologist may prescribe an antibiotic for an infected stye.

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