The best home remedy for a stye is to wash your eye and eyelid with a gentle, tear-free cleanser like baby shampoo. To treat styes at home, you can also apply a warm washcloth to your closed eye for ...

An external eyelid stye is a red, painful bump on the surface of the eyelid. The bump may resemble a pimple and be tender to the touch. An external stye can appear anywhere on the eyelid. However, it ...

Most styes go away on their own in about a week. Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day. Use a clean washcloth or towel soaked in warm water. Keep eyes closed.

A stye is a bump on the eyelid that is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Treatment can help to prevent the spread of the infection. A stye is a common condition that often resolves on its own ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Styes usually clear ...