HI Susan thanks for the info. Do you know what type of treatment it is called. I will mention it to my eye Dr. He just said it is not a stye The way he explained it to me is that you have oil glands in your eye lids to keep your eyes moist. When you produce to much oil the gland swells and forms like a stye. He said it is not contagious He told me just warm compresses. Your solution sounds better I will mention it to my eye Dr. on my next appt. I am doing hot compresses but it hurts and it is annoying. I have been dealing with this since April. Thanks Richard for your input but my Dr. says it is not a stye. I have an appt. next Thursday I will let you know how I make out Thanks again Grace