How to treat a painful stye at home in days

Keep eyelid hygiene up: use diluted baby shampoo or gentle cleanser once daily.

Avoid touching, rubbing, or popping the stye — let it drain naturally.

Skip makeup and contacts until fully healed to prevent further irritation or infection.

Use over-the-counter pain reliever if the stye is painful.

Monitor progress: by day 4–7 you should start seeing improvement.

See a doctor if it doesn’t improve, worsens, or if vision / swelling / pain becomes serious.