a store-brand equivalent) that contains an antihistamine. “These can be highly effective, since they’re similar to oral antihistamine medications, but for your eyes,” he explains. “Many people are able to successfully manage their symptoms with these alone.”
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Eye drops that claim to treat styes
“OTC stye eye drops don’t actually treat styes and therefore should not be used,” says Green. A better option: If a heated eye mask or a warm compress doesn’t yield results after 48 hours, head to your doctor’s office to be evaluated fully.
