If you’ve ever woken up with a painful, red bump on your eyelid, you know how uncomfortable an eye stye can be. It’s that tender, swollen lump that often appears suddenly — making blinking and even washing your face a challenge. The good news? You don’t always need harsh medications or expensive treatments. Nature offers gentle and effective ways to soothe, heal, and prevent styes from coming back.

 What Causes an Eye Stye?

A stye (or hordeolum) happens when oil glands near your eyelid get blocked or infected, usually by Staphylococcus bacteria. Touching your eyes with unwashed hands, sleeping in makeup, or using dirty towels can trigger it.

 Natural Remedies for Eye Styes

 Warm Compress Therapy
The simplest and most effective home treatment! Soak a clean cloth in warm (not hot) water, wring it out, and gently press it over your closed eye for 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times a day. This helps unclog the gland, soften the pus, and speed up healing.