How to get rid of stye on eye?

How To Get Rid Of An Eye Stye Under Eyelid?

• So I have like a stye under my left eyelid. Its been like that for like a week but today I woke up with it more swollen than usual. Prom is this Saturday and I don't want to have it by that day. So what are some things I can do to get rid of it fast?

• Answer:

  Home treatment starts with warm compresses. Take a clean washcloth, soak it in hot water, and hold it to the area several times a day. You may want to wash the area gently with a mild antibacterial soap afterwards, to discourage the bacteria from spreading. You can also use heated gel packs, warm potatoes, and heated eye pillows, but make sure to check the temperature against the inside of your wrist before you apply the compress to your eye, because if it's too hot, it can be very painful. You can also treat a stye with freshly used tea bags, which hold heat for some time. Warm compresses ease the inflammation and promote drainage. When you treat a stye, you should never attempt to pop or puncture it, as you could hurt your eye or cause the bacteria to spread. Even if the stye is painful, patient applications of warm compresses usually do the trick. You can also take aspirin to bring down the pain and swelling. Eating a good diet to promote immune system health is also a good idea. If a stye does not resolve, or it becomes very large and painful, you may need to go to a doctor to treat a stye. The doctor will prescribe antibiotic ointment to kill the bacteria, although you may need to continue with the warm compresses. Doctors can also drain sties with a needle, if they think this is necessary. http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-treat-a-stye.htm http://www.ehow.com/how_2092740_treat-stye.html