What Is a Stye?
9. Treatment
A stye usually requires no treatment because it clears on its own within two weeks. Just keep your eyelids clean and avoid touching the affected area with your hands. Applying a warm compress every few hours helps reduce the pain and swelling.
If treatment is given, it is generally meant to reduce the pain and discomfort associated with a stye. In this respect, ibuprofen or paracetamol can be taken 2 or 3 times a day. If the stye has been present for a week or more, the doctor may prescribe an antibiotic cream or eyedrops, or make an incision to drain the bump and aid in its healing.
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