11 expert-reccomended ways to prevent a stye or eye pimple

diseases-eye-pimple-THS A stye is an inflamed swelling on the eyelid that can be very painful and difficult to deal with. Once a stye erupts, you may have to take oral medications and eye drops to ease the pain and irritation. And if it doesn’t subside on its own, a minor surgical procedure will be required to get rid of the eye pimple. Dr P Suresh, Chief Ophthalmic Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, says you can avoid all these hassles if you follow these tips and take care of your eyes.rubbing-stye-THS Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes: If you have a habit of regularly rubbing your eyes or touching them, it will only make you more prone to developing a stye because of the germs or bacteria your eyes could come in contact with. Consciously, try to keep your hands away from your eyes. Also, remember to wash your hands before making any contact with your eyes or eyelids.eyes-testing-stye-THS Get your eyes checked: If you have noticed your child constantly rubbing his eyes, it could be because of blurred vision and not wearing specs. In that case, make sure to immediately address the uncorrected eye number by visiting your ophthalmologist before he develops a stye. A common cause of styes is constantly rubbing one’s eyes due to blurred vision.dandruff-stye-THS Get rid of dandruff: Believe it or not, but even your eyelashes can have dandruff if you are already suffering from dandruff on your scalp. This makes is easier for bacteria to enter the eyelids and cause swelling and inflammation. Consult your dermatologist to find an effective way to tackle dandruff.stress-stye-THS Don’t let stress get to you: Students tend to suffer from styes around the time their exams begin due to high stress levels. Even adults are prone to styes due to stress, so practice meditation or any other relaxation techniques like exercising or picking up a new hobby to keep your stress levels under check.diabetes-stye-THS Diabetes should be controlled in elderly people: if elderly people get recurrent styes, it is a sign of diabetes. By controlling your diabetes you can prevent a stye formation.Oily-skin-stye-THS Consult your dermatologist if you have oily skin or recurrent acne as this could make you more prone to styes than those who have normal to dry skin.make-up-removal-stye-THS Always remove eye make-up before sleeping: By going to sleep with your make-up on, you could cause damage to your skin and also eyelids due to clogged pores which lead to pimples and skin irritation.make-up-stye-THS Don’t share eye make-up products: Avoid sharing your eyeliner, kajal and eye lashes curlers with others. The bacteria that causes eye pimples or styes could easily spread through these products.makeup-quality-stye-THS Avoid using cheap or substandard eye make-up: While you might be tempted to buy a kajal that costs one third the price of your favourite cosmetic product, think twice because certain chemicals used in these cheap cosmetics could trigger an inflammation in your eyelids.warm compress-stye-THS Use a warm compress: If are prone to irritation or swelling around your eyelids, use a warm compress once a week every month for at least five minutes in morning and night before going to bed to prevent the accumulation of oil or dirt on the eyelids.balanced-diet-STYE-THS Have a well-balanced diet: Ensure that your immunity is protected by having a well-balanced diet with adequate dairy products and green vegetables to protect yourself from any recurrence of styes.