Vidya recalled how she gave Dia unsolicited advice about treating a stye on her eye. Having seen her mother apply hot rice wrapped in cloth for similar ailments, Vidya suggested the same remedy.

They may also suggest applying erythromycin ophthalmic ointment twice a day. It is important to avoid bursting the stye at home, as this can spread the infection. A person should also avoid ...

Styes are caused by an infection in one of the eyelash hair follicles. Children do seem to get them more than adults, probably because they rub their eyes with dirty fingers, but often there is no ...