Main Menu  Tea Bags for Sty  Tea Bag  A sty is a bacterial
infection or inflammation of the eyelid resulting from a blocked
oil gland. These generally appear as red, painful bumps at the
edge of the eyelid, which fill with pus and usually rupture
within a few days. Sties may cause sensitivity to light,
difficulty opening the eye, blurred vision, and increased tear
production. Though treatment may sometimes be needed, sties
usually clear up on their own within a week.  Tea Bags to Treat
Sty     • Soak a tea bag in warm water and hold it to the
affected eye for 10 minutes (do not press it against the eye.)
Repeat three or four times daily.  Why It Works  Tannic acid in
the tea kills the bacteria responsible for the sty, and the
warmth helps the pus come to a head and drain sooner. Once the
pus drains, the sty will clear up.   Use warm, not hot water to
prevent burns. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after
treatment to help prevent spreading the infection. If the sty
persists for more than a week with treat