An eye stye is a red bump that often appears on the outside edge of your eyelid. It occurs when small oil glands around the eyelashes are blocked by oil buildup, dirt, or dead skin. Typical signs include itchiness, soreness, crust, more tear production, swelling, and pain. In most cases, styes tend to disappear after 7 to 8 days, but you can try some methods to speed up this process. Read on to learn how to get rid of eye stye effectively.
Warm Tea Bag
A simple way to get rid of eye stye is to put a warm tea bag on the affected area. Black tea is the best option as it contains some antibacterial properties that may alleviate the swelling. All you need to do is to put a tea bag in boiled water and wait for 60 seconds before placing it over the eye. Keep the bag for a few minutes to get the desired effects. You should use separate bags for each eye. Do it two times a day to ease discomfort and swelling caused by eye stye. [1]
Warm Compress
Instead of using a tea bag, you can use a warm compress for eliminating eye stye effectively. The warmth may bring the pus near the surface as well as dissolve the oil and pus. As a result, the stye could drain naturally and safely. To do this, you need to put a clean cloth into warm water and place it over the eye for a few minutes. Avoid puncturing or squeezing the stye to prevent infections. Do it 2 to 4 times a day. [2]
