Doctors usually start with warm compresses, careful cleaning and, when needed, antibiotics to calm the infection.
In some cases the swelling has to be drained in a clinic, and more serious infections around the eye may need hospital care.
With treatment and rest, the redness slowly fades and the swelling goes down over the following days.
Washing the eyelids gently, removing make-up every night and not rubbing the eyes help stop new styes from forming.
Rest, recover and let your body do its work. The videos at the end explain eyelid bumps and styes and how they are treated.
