Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated: January 9, 2016, 12:36 PM
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Not only does a stye or eye pimple cause a lot of pain and discomfort, but it can also adversely affect your self-confidence. However, don’t get stressed out or feel overly self-conscious about your appearance. These easy home remedies will reduce the inflammation and also prevent this dreaded eye infection from recurring.
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Omega-3 supplements: Researchers found that oral omega-3 dietary supplementation consisting of two 1000-mg capsules 3 times a day is effective in preventing the recurrence of a stye formation. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3. This is also effective in treating dry eyes.
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Flaxseeds: Rich in omega-3, flaxseeds benefits the eyes a lot. Have a tablespoon of flaxseeds every morning to prevent recurrence of styes, especially if you have been prone to it in the past.
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Tea bags: If you are trying to reduce the pain and swelling caused by a stye, you can dip a green tea or any herbal tea bag into hot water and place it on your eyes. Let the tea bag cool down a little for a few seconds so it is warm and not too hot when it comes in contact with your eyelid. This form of warm compression will help in reducing the infection.
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Raw honey: While honey has traditionally been used for healing wounds given its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, researchers have found that the application of honey reduces redness, swelling and pus discharge caused by eye infections. Applying honey four times a day for blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelids or even for conjunctivitis has been found to be useful in reducing symptoms [2].
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Tea tree oil: This plant oil has strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that is effective in fighting against the painful symptoms of a stye and other eye infections [3]. Use only one teaspoon of tea tree oil and add two table spoons of water and refrigerate. Use a cotton bud to apply this to your stye twice a day for a cooling effect.
