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How to Get Rid of a Stye (Yuck)Your be-all, end-all guide to get rid of a stye -- plus, what causes them and how to prevent them |
How to Get Rid of a Stye: When to See a Doctor If your stye lasts longer than a week or two, or if you develop more than one stye, you should see your doctor, says Heiting. A doctor can prescribe antibacterial eye drops or ointments and -- if necessary -- oral antibiotics. If you've got a stye that rivals the size of your worst pimple ever or is superpainful, Heiting says your doctor may make a tiny incision near the stye to drain it. In case it wasn't obvious, do not try that at home.
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