Eye sty remedies

Eye sty remedies

A sty is usually caused when the sebaceous glands at the bottom of the eyelashes are infected. A sty doesn’t do any lasting damage to your eye but it is a painful experience. Even though a sty is usually caused by bacteria, it can also be caused by poor nutrition and stress.


The most typical symptoms of a stye are pain and redness in the affected area. Other symptoms include swelling, watering eyes, and discomfort when you blink. Most sty's usually drain on their own and you need to be patient. However, you can speed up the process using a hot or a cold compress. Apply this compress to the sore area for some relief from the pain. You can also pull out the eyelash but you should ensure that you do this under strict supervision or that you have your doctor pull it out for you.

You can also treat a sty by placing a washcloth soaked in hot water over the infected eye. Hold the washcloth to your eye for about 5 minutes three or four times everyday. You can also use a teabag dipped in warm water to soothe the sty because the tannic acid in tea is beneficial helps relieve the soreness. Avoid putting stress on your eyes and do not wear contact lenses or use eye makeup until the sty has been healed. If your stye is not healed a week after you got it, you should visit an eye specialist.