2. Try A Warm Compress

If a warm compress feels more soothing to your eyes, then you can go ahead and try that instead of a cool one. Just like with the cold compress, soak it and wring out any excess water before placing it over the infected area. Once again, use several times a day and see if symptoms persist or get worse. Should that happen, be sure to consult a doctor right away. But in the meantime, make sure that the warm cloth you use isn’t too hot lest you end up damaging your eye even more. More importantly, make sure that you clean the cloth afterwards so that no one else gets infected as well.