Matthew McConaughey might be cute, but styes are NOT!
Read on to learn how to get rid of that stye (a bump on your eyelid) FAST!
A stye is a bump on your eyelid that develops because a Meibomian gland gets clogged up due to debris or bacteria. Meibomian glands are oil glands that are nestled at the edge of our eyelids (we have about 30 in our upper lid and 20 in our lower lid).
When the Meibomian gland gets clogged, the oil that is being produced has nowhere to go, so it gets backed up and accumulates into a nice big bump on your eyelid.
When bacteria are present, it can be red and painful. These unsightly bumps always seem to crop up at the worst times!
Follow these 3 steps to get rid of your stye quickly!
1. Hot Compress, Hot Compress, Hot Compress
Place a heated eye mask* on your closed lids for 10-15 min. After you remove it, massage the lids, especially the area where the stye is located.
Repeat this at least 4x daily!
*Hot towels are not as effective because they cool too quickly to have therapeutic benefits.
MY RECOMMENDATION: Bruder Mask
A high quality, reusable, and washable mask that feels comfortable on the skin (it's made of fabric, not plastic). It uses patented "Medi-Bead" technology to maintain the therapeutic temperature for a long enough period. I own one myself and it has lasted me years!
Where to buy: find a clinic near you
2. Clean Your Lids
Clear the bacterial build-up & debris from your eyelids & eyelashes using cleansing lid wipes (wipes are better than just using soap & water because the wipes provide a bit of scrubbing action to get rid of stubborn debris).
Do this every morning and evening.
If you are prone to getting recurrent styes, you likely have something called Blepharitis, and lid wipes should be a part of your daily hygiene routine — just like brushing your teeth.
MY RECOMMENDATION: Blephaclean Lid Wipes
Sterile, preservative-free, and super gentle on the eyes & surrounding skin. Pre-moistened wipes that come individually packed.
Where to buy: find a clinic near you
3. Antibiotics
Styes will often improve after doing steps 1 and 2. However, if your stye is particularly stubborn or severe, you may need a prescription from an eye doctor for antibiotics.
Always consult your eye doctor for a proper diagnosis!
(I have no financial interest to disclose in this post. I only recommend products that I truly believe in.)
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