Beginning stages of eye stye

The main preventive step you can take is to wash your hands frequently and keep your hands away from your eyes. Washing your face daily may also help you avoid blockage in the oil glands in your eyelids, which can lead to complications, including styes.

You may also want to avoid sharing towels and pillowcases with other people, and make sure you regularly wash these items.

It’s also a good idea to avoid sharing makeup and to replace your makeup when it gets old. Bacteria can grow in cosmetics overtime.

How long does a stye last

If you wear contact lenses, clean them daily and replace them as directed by your eye doctor. Also make sure to wash your hands before removing or applying your contacts.

If you have blepharitis, which seldom disappears completely, it’s important to maintain eye hygiene every day to lower your risk of styes and other complications.

Finally, you should talk to your doctor if you get styes repeatedly.

There may be preventive measures you can use, such as antibiotic eye ointment.