Stys are usually painful, red, and swollen. They eventually fill with pus and form a yellow or white head. This treatment should be continued for 3 or 4 days to relieve pain, swelling, and promote drainage of the pus. A sty should never be squeezed or rubbed. Squeezing will make the swelling worse and rubbing may spread the infection.
Stys are contagious.
A cyst is a round swelling in the eyelid that develops from a blocked oil gland. It is harmless unless it becomes infected and forms an abscess. About half of all cysts can be cured without antibiotics. However, if a cyst becomes infected and forms an abscess, it may need to be removed by your healthcare provider. All Rights Reserved.