Eye stye is one of the common problems of human eye. There can be many things that are available at your home and can provide effective eye stye relief.
A bacterial infection at the edge of the eyelid is called an eye stye. It is caused by bacterial infection, some other diseases, and poor health. It generally affects the hair follicle of one of the eyelashes. The most common bacteria causing it is Staphylococcus. It is basically present in the nose, and sometimes, gets transferred to the eyes. It resembles a pimple in appearance. It is painful, itchy, and causes a lot of discomfort to the sufferer. You may rub your eyelid to get relief from itching. But this only leads to its spread from one hair shaft to another. Its causes also include some problems, like conjunctivitis, accumulation of dirt, refractive error, poor health, or weakness of the immune system. There are many ways that you can try to get eye stye relief. However, it will be better if you first find out its symptoms to confirm its presence.
Symptoms
- Redness
- Discomfort on blinking
- Swelling of the eyelid
- Over watering of the eye
- Tenderness
- Sensitivity to light
- Pain
- Uneasiness
- Blurred vision of the affected eye
- Accumulation of pus in the stye
Treatment
- Take a clean piece of cotton cloth. Dip it in warm water and squeeze it to remove excess of water. Place it on the affected part for about 10 minutes. This helps the white blood corpuscles to fight infection. Do it twice daily. A crust will be formed on the stye.
- Add one teaspoon of Triphala powder into one cup of water. Mix well and allow it to stay for about 9-10 hours. Filter out the water and use it as a wash, twice a day.
- Apply a cataplasm of some grated potato on the affected area. This will help in diminishing of the infection.
- Take one teaspoon of turmeric in one cup of water. Boil it for about 10 minutes. Filter out the water by passing it through finely woven cotton fabric. Make sure no turmeric granules are left behind in the water. Use this water as an eye drop for about 2-3 times a day till you recover.
- Aloe vera is a very effective treatment. Take an aloe vera leaf, slit it, and take out some pulp. Apply it on the affected area.
- Soak a clove in water overnight, and place it for about 15 minutes. This will provide pain relief.
- Take one tablespoon of coriander leaves and boil them with one cup of filtered water for about 5 minutes. Filter out the water, and wash your eyelid with it 3-4 times a day.
- Place a moistened tea bag for about 2-3 hours. This fastens the process of treatment and is considered to be one of the best home remedies.
- Take guava leaves, wrap them in a warm and wet cotton cloth. Use this wrap as a compress, 3-4 times a day. This will reduce inflammation, redness, and pain.
- Dissolve 1-3 granules in a warm cup of water. Wash your eyes with it 2-3 times a day.
- Take handful of fresh parsley in a bowl, and add one cup of water to it. Allow steeping for about 10-15 minutes. Filter the water out and damp a clean cotton cloth in it. Use this cloth as a compress for about 15 minutes. This will reduce pain as well as puffiness.
- Boil 7-8 acacia leaves in a cup of water. Wash your eyes with it 2-3 times a day.
Prevention
You should take some precautions to treat as well as prevent this condition. First of all, never touch your eyes with bare hands, as they may contain pathogenic bacteria. Do not pinch the stye like a pimple. Let it burst out on its own, or it may result in the spread of infection. Take special care of hygiene. Try not to share eye cosmetics, towels, and handkerchiefs with others, as many infections are contagious in nature. If, even after practicing these precautionary and treatment measures, you happen to develop it or suffer from it quite frequently, see an ophthalmologist.
Disclaimer: This article is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.
