Sty

Sty is a localized inflammatory swelling of a gland in the upper or lower eyelid.

Symptoms

1. May have localized redness and swelling of eyelid.
2. Is usually painful and tender to touch.

Self-Treatment

1. Apply warm compress to affected eyelid for 10-15 minutes 4 times a day. (This treatment helps relieve pain and inflammation and promotes drainage of abscess).
2. Tylenol, 2 tablets every 4 hours or Advil/Motrin, 1-2 tablet every 6-8 hours for pain and swelling.

Health Service Visit Recommended If:

1. Self-treatment not effective after 5 days.
2. Notice excessive tearing, redness of white part of eye (sclera), or eye lashes become crusted/matted together.