GENERAL THERAPY
- Do not squeeze the sty on your own
- Apply warm, wet compresses to eye for 10 minutes, 4 times a day
- Keep hands away from eyes
- Wash hands frequently
- Avoid rubbing eyes
- Wash eyelash line with mild no tear soap and water
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
- Ophthalmic
- Ointments
- Solutions
- Medicated pads
PRECAUTIONS AND AVOIDANCES
- Make sure any medicine you buy is ophthalmic (eye) not otic (ears)
- Do not heat compresses in microwave
- Practice good hand washing techniques
- Keep hands away from eyes
- Use care with cosmetics
- Do not use outdated cosmetics, replace every 6 months
- Do not share makeup with anyone
- Make sure your contact lenses and hands are clean when inserting them
- Wear eye protection when in dusty environments
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF:
- Your vision is interfered with
- Becomes painful, continues to drain pus, or grows larger quickly
- Redness develops with swelling that extends beyond the lid
- No improvement after 3 days of treatment