A stye is a painful red bump on the edge of the eyelid that forms when a tiny oil-producing gland in the eyelash follicle or eyelid skin becomes blocked and infected. Here are some things you can do to treat a stye on the upper eyelid:

• Apply warm compresses: Apply a warm washcloth to the eyelid for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, from three to five times per day. This can help the oil become more liquid and drain on its own.

• Clean the eyelid: Gently wash the affected eyelid with mild soap and water.

• Leave the stye alone: Dont try to pop the stye or squeeze the pus from it, as this can cause the infection to spread.

• Massage the eyelid: After applying the warm compress, you can use your clean finger to gently massage the stye in order to unplug the oil gland. This can help the stye go away more quickly and alleviate some of the pain and inflammation.

• Keep the eye clean: Dont wear eye makeup until the stye has healed, and use baby shampoo to clean the eyelids every day or every couple of days.

Most styes will go away on their own, but if a stye persists, your doctor may recommend treatments such as antibiotics or surgery to relieve pressure. If your child has a stye, you should get the clogged material out of it by applying heat and contact your doctor if there is pain in the eyeball or vision changes.