How do you get rid of a sty?

Answer by  Patty (195)

One of the best ways to get rid of a sty is to use an ointment called Stye, which can be purchased at you local pharmacy. To use clean eye, and then apply to sty. After you have applied the ointment make sure that you have an eye patch to put over the affected area.

Answer by  Sabharish (1610)

Good hand wash and regular face wash lowers forming of excess oil bu the oil gland which becomes a sty when it is blocked and infected.

Answer by  jsteiny03 (346)

There is no cure for gettin rid of a sty. A sty is basically an in grown eyelash. They need to run there course. If you can pull the eyelash.

Answer by  buggy418 (632)

There is a great over the counter product called Stye. You can get it at a pharmacy and most grocery stores or Walmart.

Answer by  Euripides (174)

Styes are the result of a bacterial infection of the eyelid. You must see your doctor; he will give you a prescription for a bottle of eye drops with an antibiotic. You will typically have to put a couple of drops in your eye twice a day or so for two weeks. After this, the stye will be gone.

Answer by  Dreamlight (856)

A sty is usually caused by a vitamin A deficiency. The best way to prevent a sty is by taking vitamin A or increasing your vegetable intake.