Please Help- Eye Stye

EbonyDiva · 07-29-2008, 11:17 AM

hey guys i just got this painful red bump on my eye, my mom told me its a stye, does anyone know what to do about this or do i have to get medicine?

please help

martha · 08-02-2008, 08:39 PM

Here are some things I pulled up from About.com:

Treating a Stye:

* Warm compresses:
Gently press a very warm washcloth against the eyelid for 10 minutes at least 4 times per day.

* Massage:
Gently massage the entire area to speed healing.

* Antiobiotic ointment, eye drops or pills:
Antibiotic ointments or eye drops may help cure the infection. If the skin around it is becoming infected, antibiotic pills may be needed.

I hope this helps. It sounds painful!

LittleEmmy · 08-04-2008, 06:11 PM

When I had this I didn't do the stuff martha recommended, as a last resort a doctor will give you a general anti-biotic. But you don;t want to treat the whole body if you don't have to.

Delilah · 09-09-2008, 05:53 PM

I had one last week! It hurt like hell and my eye swelled up and totally itched and burned for like a week, I would say warm compression but DO NOT TOUCH IT! It makes it worse.

tondalea · 11-02-2008, 11:30 PM

Very important note to add for styes. NO makeup at all or contact lenses (toss and replace your disposable ones). You can re-infect your eyes. I have had a few in the past and thrown away my mascara and liners. Shadows are usually ok if you wipe them down with a tissue. Clean any eye brushes for sterilization.

07-29-2008, 11:17 AM	#1
EbonyDiva SCT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 2	Please Help- Eye Stye hey guys i just got this painful red bump on my eye, my mom told me its a stye, does anyone know what to do about this or do i have to get medicine? please help

08-02-2008, 08:39 PM	#2
martha SCT Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 17	Re: Please Help- Eye Stye Here are some things I pulled up from About.com: Treating a Stye: * Warm compresses: Gently press a very warm washcloth against the eyelid for 10 minutes at least 4 times per day. * Massage: Gently massage the entire area to speed healing. * Antiobiotic ointment, eye drops or pills: Antibiotic ointments or eye drops may help cure the infection. If the skin around it is becoming infected, antibiotic pills may be needed. I hope this helps. It sounds painful!

08-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#3
LittleEmmy SCT Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 123 Rep Power: 8	Re: Please Help- Eye Stye When I had this I didn't do the stuff martha recommended, as a last resort a doctor will give you a general anti-biotic. But you don;t want to treat the whole body if you don't have to.

09-09-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
Delilah SCT Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2	Re: Please Help- Eye Stye I had one last week! It hurt like hell and my eye swelled up and totally itched and burned for like a week, I would say warm compression but DO NOT TOUCH IT! It makes it worse.

11-02-2008, 11:30 PM	#5
tondalea SCT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 17 Rep Power: 3	Re: Please Help- Eye Stye Very important note to add for styes. NO makeup at all or contact lenses (toss and replace your disposable ones). You can re-infect your eyes. I have had a few in the past and thrown away my mascara and liners. Shadows are usually ok if you wipe them down with a tissue. Clean any eye brushes for sterilization.