Eye Styes and Chalazion: How to Prevent Sties Plus Home Remedies

Eye styes are infections or inflammations along the edge of the eyelid. Chalazions are similar: a cyst-like bump on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland. Both can respond to the same set of prevention protocols and home remedies. Of course, you should consult your eye doctor. Eye styes are painful red lumps that come to a "head" filled with pus. They may resemble a pimple, but they should never be squeezed like a pimple. The eyelid's skin is too thin. The eye doctor may prescribe ointments, a...