What to do about a sty in the eye??

Question

two part question:

a) what causes a sty in the eye?

b) what can you do to get rid of // reduce it?

Answer 1

A stye is a clogged/infected oil gland.  The best way to get rid of one is to use warm compresses on it as frequently as possible.  Think of it like heating wax, it liquifies when heated, which can help it break up and dissolve.  There are several methods people use for the warm compresses but my favorite is to wet a washcloth, roll it in a ball, and microwave for a short time.  As the outer layers cool, you can unwrap the washcloth and use the warmer inner layers.  It stays warm longer than most methods I've tried.  Do several times a day.

If the stye does not resolve with warm compresses, you may need medication or it could even require a small surgery.