{"id":52291,"date":"2025-04-25T21:57:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T01:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/mayo-health-library\/stye-sty\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:04:47","slug":"stye-sty","status":"publish","type":"mayo","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/ja\/mayo-health-library\/stye-sty\/","title":{"rendered":"Stye (sty)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container mx-auto   wordpress-block wordpress- core-\">\n<p>A stye is a painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Styes are often caused by bacterial infections and may be filled with pus. A stye usually forms on the outside of your eyelid, but sometimes it can form on the inner part of your eyelid.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, a stye will begin to disappear on its own in a couple of days. In the meantime, you may be able to relieve the pain or discomfort of a stye by applying a warm washcloth to your eyelid.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of a stye include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A red or discolored lump on the eyelid that is like a boil or a pimple.<\/li>\n<li>Eyelid pain.<\/li>\n<li>Eyelid swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Tearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid is a chalazion. A chalazion happens when there&#8217;s a blockage in one of the small oil glands near the eyelashes. Unlike a stye, a chalazion usually isn&#8217;t painful and tends to be most prominent on the inner side of the eyelid. Treatment for both conditions is similar.<\/p>\n<p>Most styes are harmless to the eye and won&#8217;t affect the ability to see clearly. Try self-care measures first, such as applying a warm washcloth to your closed eyelid for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day and gently massaging the eyelid. Contact a healthcare professional if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The stye doesn&#8217;t start to improve after 48 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Redness or discoloration and swelling involve the entire eyelid or extend into the cheek or other parts of the face.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A stye is caused by an infection of oil glands in the eyelid. The bacterium staphylococcus is a common cause of most of these infections.<\/p>\n<p>Factors that increase someone&#8217;s risk of a stye include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Touching the eyes with unwashed hands.<\/li>\n<li>Inserting contact lenses without thoroughly disinfecting them or washing hands first.<\/li>\n<li>Leaving on eye makeup overnight.<\/li>\n<li>Using old or expired cosmetics.<\/li>\n<li>Having a long-lasting inflammation along the edge of the eyelid, called blepharitis.<\/li>\n<li>Having a skin condition characterized by facial redness, known as rosacea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To prevent eye infections:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wash your hands.<\/b> Wash your hands with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer several times each day. Keep your hands away from your eyes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Take care with cosmetics.<\/b> Reduce your risk of recurrent eye infections by throwing away old cosmetics. Don&#8217;t share your cosmetics with others. Don&#8217;t wear eye makeup overnight.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make sure your contact lenses are clean.<\/b> If you wear contact lenses, wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts and follow your eye professional&#8217;s advice on disinfecting them.<\/li>\n<li><b>Apply warm compresses.<\/b> If you&#8217;ve had a stye before, using a warm compress regularly may help prevent it from coming back.<\/li>\n<li><b>Manage blepharitis.<\/b> If you have blepharitis, follow your eye professional&#8217;s instructions for caring for your eyes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A healthcare professional will usually diagnose a stye just by looking at the eyelid. A light and a magnifying device may be used to examine the eyelid.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, a stye doesn&#8217;t require specific treatment, but using warm compresses can hasten the healing. A stye typically goes away on its own. Recurrences are common.<\/p>\n<p>For a stye that won&#8217;t go away, additional treatment may be recommended, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Antibiotics.<\/b> A healthcare professional may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or a topical antibiotic cream to apply to the eyelid. If the eyelid infection persists or spreads beyond the eyelid, antibiotics in tablet or pill form may be recommended.<\/li>\n<li><b>Surgery to relieve pressure.<\/b> If a stye doesn&#8217;t clear up, a healthcare professional may make a small cut in it to drain the pus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take these measures to help a stye go away on its own:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Leave the stye alone.<\/b> Don&#8217;t try to pop the stye or squeeze the pus from a stye. Doing so can cause the infection to spread.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clean your eyelid.<\/b> Gently wash the affected eyelid with mild soap and water.<\/li>\n<li><b>Place a warm washcloth over your closed eye.<\/b> To relieve pain, run warm water over a clean washcloth. Wring out the washcloth and place it over your closed eye. Re-wet the washcloth when it loses heat. Continue this for 5 to 10 minutes. Then gently massage the eyelid. Repeating these steps 2 to 3 times a day may help the stye to drain on its own.<\/li>\n<li><b>Keep your eye clean.<\/b> Don&#8217;t wear eye makeup until the stye has healed.<\/li>\n<li><b>Go without contacts lenses.<\/b> Contact lenses can be contaminated with bacteria associated with a stye. If you wear contacts, try to go without them until your stye goes away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start by seeing someone on your healthcare team if your stye is painful or doesn&#8217;t start to get better in two days. In some cases, your care team may refer you to a specialist who treats eye diseases and conditions, called an ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n<p>Because appointments can be brief, it&#8217;s a good idea to be prepared. Here&#8217;s some information to help you get ready.<\/p>\n<h3>What you can do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>List any symptoms you&#8217;re experiencing,<\/b> including those that seem unrelated to the stye.<\/li>\n<li><b>List key personal information<\/b> you feel may be important.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make a list of all medicines, vitamins and supplements<\/b> that you&#8217;re taking.<\/li>\n<li><b>List questions to ask<\/b> during your appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your appointment time is limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time. For a stye, some basic questions to ask include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the likely cause of my stye?<\/li>\n<li>When can I expect my stye to go away?<\/li>\n<li>Is this contagious?<\/li>\n<li>What kinds of tests do I need?<\/li>\n<li>Are there any treatments for my stye?<\/li>\n<li>What are the benefits and risks of these treatments?<\/li>\n<li>What can I do to prevent future styes?<\/li>\n<li>Can I continue wearing contact lenses?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you&#8217;re prescribing me?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any brochures or other printed materials that I can take with me?<\/li>\n<li>What websites do you recommend?<\/li>\n<li>Do I need a follow-up visit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a painful bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. 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