Cleaning the eyelid gently can remove crusting and reduce bacterial build-up around the lash line.

Using glasses instead of contact lenses during a stye may reduce irritation and contamination risk.

Treating underlying blepharitis may reduce recurrent styes.

Leaving the stye to drain on its own helps avoid spreading infection or damaging the eyelid.

Applying a warm compress to the closed eyelid can soften blocked oil and encourage a stye to drain naturally.

Avoiding eye makeup while a stye heals may reduce irritation and reinfection risk.

A clinician may drain a persistent or large stye that does not resolve with conservative care.

A warm tea bag is sometimes used traditionally as a compress for eyelid comfort.

Antibiotic ointment may be prescribed if there are signs of bacterial spread or associated eyelid infection.

Replacing old mascara, eyeliner and eye creams may reduce bacterial contamination around the eyelids.