Whenever I don't get enough sleep, I get a stye. I don't do anything to it because it goes away in 2-3 days. However, I make sure I get more sleep.

An external stye is an infection on the eyelid near the lashes. It's caused by bacteria that lives on the eyelid, that we all have.

The best way to prevent a stye is to make sure you remove all eye makeup and wash your eyelids with soap and water using a washcloth. You have to actually rub the area to remove any harmful bacteria. Wash your hands often. Try not to rub your eyes.

Warm, wet compresses can help relieve the pain. Apply 3-6 times a day. This will also help unclog the pore so it can heal faster. You can also use a warm, wet teabag. You can use a normal saline solution instead of warm water or a teabag. Whatever you do, do NOT heat the compress in a microwave oven. It will be too hot. All you need is warm water. Like any infection, it's going to be a few days before it goes away.

If it gets worse, please see your doctor.