Anyone had a stye on their eye and what's the best way to get rid of it quickly OR before it develops into an ugly big thing!
2006-09-10 03:27:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
My mum used to her gold wedding ring on styes when we were younger - somehow it works!
2006-09-10 03:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel_03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Application of a warm compress or warm washcloth to the affected area for 10 minutes, 4 to 6 times a day, can speed rupture of the sty and aid in the relief of symptoms. A sty should not be pressed or squeezed to facilitate drainage. If a sty persists for several days, a doctor may lance (drain) the infection under local anesthesia in his or her office.
Children who require surgical drainage of a sty may need a general anesthetic. Antibiotic ointments and/or steroid ointments sometimes are prescribed to treat a sty. Rarely, systemic (oral) antibiotics are recommended for persistent or multiple styes.
Over-the-counter pain medications may be used to alleviate pain and tenderness. Contact lenses and eye makeup should never be worn during treatment for a sty.
2006-09-10 03:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by fabmaster6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often get styes - very annoying. The best treatment is Golden Eye Ointment, available from a chemist/drug store. Doesn't hurt and you put it on at night, either the next morning it is gone, if not definiely the next day.
To prevent them, make sure your hands are clean. If your eyes are sensitive and subject to styes, you may rub them because they itch etc, eyes are sensitive to dirt.
2006-09-10 03:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mercury 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gotten sytes before. I use the medication called stye. it is very good, within a few days it was gone
2016-03-27 05:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Lorraine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bathe with salt water --1 teaspoon salt to a pint of hot water .
2006-09-10 03:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 points
2006-09-10 03:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A hot wet cloth - but keep rinsing it out thoroughly.
2006-09-10 03:30:32 · answer #7 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the pharmacist for good advice.
2006-09-10 03:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bathe with cold black tea sounds daft but it works
2006-09-10 03:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by welshelf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bathe your eye in warm water.
2006-09-10 03:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋