When to see your GP

See your GP if you've tried the above measures and your stye hasn't got better.

Don't try to remove the eyelash or burst the stye yourself.

Referral

Your GP may refer you to an ophthalmologist (a specialist in diagnosing and treating eye conditions) if you have a meibomian cyst (a cyst on the inside of your eyelid) that's particularly large or painful.

The ophthalmologist may make an incision in the cyst to drain out any pus.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018