18 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of A Stye

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18. Temporarily Stop Wearing Contact Lenses

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Wear eyeglasses and not contact lenses until your stye heals because bacteria from the stye can transfer to your contacts and spread the infection. Once the stye is gone, practice the proper use of contact lenses to avoid styes from recurring. Make sure to regularly clean and refresh your contact lenses. Do not use contacts after they have expired, and do not reuse disposable contacts. Always wash your hands before placing, removing, and properly caring for your contact lenses. Avoid touching the affected area, as well as the area around your eye, to prevent spreading bacteria. Also, remember to remove your contact lenses before sleeping.

If you’re prone to getting eyelid styes, it might be best to switch to wearing glasses for vision correction. Eyeglasses require barely any cleaning or maintenance, and you won’t have to touch your eyes to wear them, thus decreasing your risk for styes and eye infections. They’re also cheaper than contact lenses in the long run since you don’t have to replace them as often.