So you have an stye and are looking for the best form of eye stye treatment. First of all, don't fret. Eye styes can seem scary at first but I assure you that they are not only common, but are often pretty easy to deal with if you know what to do. Therefore I have made the 5 golden rules for eye stye treatment. With this advice you can not only treat your eye styes, but dramatically shorten their healing time and even prevent them from occurring in the future. 

RULE 1: START AT HOME TREATMENT EARLY

Eye styes often start with similar characteristics and clinical signs. If you've had them enough you know what i'm talking about. Often they start with a pinpoint sensation at the stye site and it can even being described by some as a tingling sensation. Sometimes people get headaches as well, while others suffer from eye strain. When you first get the stye, immediately start using warm compresses multiple times a day. For information on how to use a warm compress for eye stye treatment click here. This technique works extremely well and can make the difference in how long the stye lasts and how severe it is. 

RULE 2: DO NOT TRY TO POP THE STYE

This might seem like common sense for most, but you will be surprised by how many people actually try to pop the stye like a pimple. Its not a pimple people! A stye is an infection of the glands at the base of the eyelid and by popping it, you can actually do more harm then good. The stye can become even more infected and you can even spread the infection to other parts of your body. Using the warm compress will accomplish the same goal of opening the stye up to drain without the trauma induced by popping it.

RULE 3: PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

Remember your mother always telling you to wash your hands? She wasn't doing this for her own good. Her advice is actually one of the best ways to prevent styes and even other diseases in general. Styes are usually caused by a bacteria that is commonly found on the skin. It can often be spread to the eye on your hands so washing your hands is extremely important. Make sure to wash your hands before and after touching your eye to minimize the transfer of bacteria. These general hygiene practices aren't just limited to hand washing though. Make sure to wash your face with a non-irritating facial wash or scrub. Also, if you wear eye makeup, make sure to thoroughly remove it, as makeup can easily cause styes to form. For a good eyelid cleanser click here.

RULE 4: USE OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS IF NEEDED

There are many eye stye treatment products available that are great at soothing the eye, cleansing the eyelids, and disinfecting the stye. Many of these products can be bought over-the-counter and most are fairly inexpensive. Products such as stye ointments or drops are great at providing pain relief due to the stye and also have an antibacterial function. Eyelid scrubs and cleansers are perfect for cleaning around the eye. As always, check the product label for instructions on how to use these products most effectively.

RULE 5: IF THE STYE DOESN'T GO AWAY OR GETS WORSE THEN GET TO A DOCTOR

Sometimes no matter what you do at home, the stye just won't go away or actually starts to get worse. This could be an indication of a worse infection that needs the attention of a doctor. The doctor will most likely prescribe an antibiotic drop or ointment to combat the infection. In serious cases the stye may need to be lanced by an ophthalmologist or even surgically removed. When determining how long to wait until seeing a doctor, there is no strict time table. Instead, let you common sense guide you and always seek professional treatment sooner rather then later. However, it is important to note that these styes can sometimes take a long time (up to a few weeks) to go away completely.

Hopefully the advice above has given you a general guideline of how to go about eye stye treatment. So the next time you have a stye, try to follow the 5 golden rules to make sure that you are doing the proper things for your eye stye treatment.

I woke up yesterday morning with that familiar pain sensation on the upper eyelid of my left eye. I commonly get eye styes in that same spot, probably due to genetics since I regularly use an eyelid scrub to prevent them from forming. I have also been stressed out the past couple days so that could have caused it as well. Anyway, I ran into the bathroom and just as I predicted, there was a small stye beginning to form at the base of my eyelashes. Since I had caught this stye early I knew that I needed to start some form of eye stye treatment soon, with the hope of possibly preventing the stye from forming completely.

With that said, there are many forms of eye stye treatment that can be accomplished right in your own home. These treatments should be done as soon as possible, since they can often prevent the stye from forming completely, which was my goal in the first place. My favorite at home eye stye treatment, and probably the easiest to do, is to use a warm compress directly on the stye. The easiest way to do this is to get a small washcloth or towel and run it under warm or hot water. You can also get the washcloth wet and put it in the microwave for a few seconds to get it hot. Although this is common sense, it is important to mention that the washcloth should be at a temperature that is hot, but not hot enough to burn you or your eye, as this would do more harm then good. After the washcloth is warm, place it directly on the stye for 10 minutes. The heat will cause the stye to open up naturally and also helps to soothe the area, freeing you from pain. I like to do this technique for about 10 minutes 3-4 times a day until the stye starts to heal.

As stated above, the use of a warm compress as an eye stye treatment is not only easy to do, but is also extremely effective. Getting back to my story, I did just that. The next day, the stye was still there but it hadn't gotten any bigger. I continued to apply the warm compresses and also used some stye ointment which provided relief. Overall, the stye never got any bigger and actually went away in a few days. The greatest thing was that my eye never swelled up like it used to and no one else even knew that I had a stye on my eye in the first place.

There are a few other things I want to mention that are important when dealing with eye stye treatment. First of all, the stye is not a pimple and NEVER EVER TRY TO POP THE STYE! This is a very important fact to remember since it can actually cause more damage and prevent the skin from healing. Also, there are lot of bacteria in the stye and this can be easily transmitted to other parts of your body. It is also important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching the stye and the washcloth.

So the next time you have an eye stye feel free to try using a warm compress as your initial line of eye stye treatment. As always, if the stye gets worse or isn't getting better after a few days, get it examined by a doctor.

Eye scrubs are one of the best forms of preventative eye stye treatment, as they are great for cleaning the areas around the eye, specifically the eyelid margins. These scrubs are specially formulated to both treat and prevent eye styes. They are also great for removing eye makeup safely or for general hygiene purposes. For specific information or a review of each eye stye treatment, click on the products below and you will be taken to the products specific home page.

	Eye Scrub Cleansing Pads are convenient and easy to use pre-moistened pads. Use to remove eye makeup and as a daily eyelid cleanser. Patented formula creates a microbubble lather. Individually wrapped so you can take them in your purse or briefcase, to the office and while traveling. Non-irritating, hypoallergenic, pH balanced. Recommended by Ophthalmologists. Includes one box of 30 individually wrapped pre-moistened cleansing pads.
	Ocusoft Lid Scrub Foaming Eyelid Cleanser effectively removes oil, debris, and desquamated skin associated with problem eyelids. Ocusoft Lid Scrub promotes contact lens comfort and may be used to remove cosmetics. Ocusoft Lid Scrub Foaming Eyelid Cleanser dispenses a pre-lathered foam immediately upon depressing the control tip, and improves contact lens comfort and may be used to remove cosmetics. Great eye stye treatment for prevention of eye styes!
	Ocusoft Lid Scrub – Pre-Moistened Pads are recommended by doctors to remove oil, debris and desquamated skin, which may lead to eye styes or irritation. Ocusoft Lid Scrub promotes contact lens comfort and effectively removes cosmetics. It utilizes a low-level preservative blend providing a wide range of anti-bacterial activity. Includes 30 pre-moistened pads.
	Ocusoft Lid Scrub Plus Formula Eyelid Cleanser effectively removes oil, debris, and contaminants associated to build up on your eyelids. Ocusoft Lid Scrub Plus promotes contact lens comfort and helps to relieve irritation-causing agents. Ocusoft Eyelid Scrub Plus is recommended for individuals who experience dry eyes, are Blepharitis sufferers, or those preparing for surgery.
	Ocusoft Foaming Eyelid Scrub Compliance Kit is recommended by doctors to remove oil, debris and desquamated skin, which may lead to eye irritation. Ocusoft Foaming Eyelid Scrub promotes contact lens comfort and effectively removes cosmetics. Highly recommended eye stye treatment.
	Thera Tears SteriLid Cleanser is a foam cleanser designed to gently cleanse your eyelids and eyelashes. It also conditions the delicate skin around the eyes using a hypoallergenic, PH-balanced-to-skin formula. Perfect for those suffering from eye styes, dry eyes and blepharitis. Easy to use pump. Another highly recommended eye stye treatment.

 Another useful eye stye treatment involves using an ointment. The ointment works just like the drops to provide relief and speed up the healing time of styes. In contrast to the drops, the stye ointment is a thicker liquid (think of neosporin) and is also applied directly to the stye. There is no real difference in using the ointment vs. the drops, as they will both accomplish the same goal. It is just personal preference by the user.

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