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treatment for sty
( 5 Dec 2007)

A sty does not cause any harm, irrespective of its bad appearance and pain. When the oil glands clog around the eyelashes a sty occurs. It can also be due to a bacterial infection.


Try the following home remedies to treat your sty -

  • Apply warm water compresses for the sty to break open and drain on its own. Dip a clean cotton cloth in hot water and place this cloth on the eye for few minutes. Repeat 4-5 times a day.
  • In a similar fashion (warm compress) place guava leaves on the cotton cloth. This is also an effective remedy to treat eye sty.
  • To decrease the size of the sty place warm wet tea bag on the sty for few minutes. The tannic acid helps to get rid of the sty.
  • Remember never try to squeeze or pop the sty on your own; let the sty heal on its own.
  • Avoid wearing any eye makeup or contact lenses. If an eye sty is also associated with some eye infection or getting larger or harder then consult a specialist (ophthalmologist).
answered by S P on 14 Dec 2007, 2:47:32

 

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