Managing Eye Styes: Vitamins & Swimming Safety

A bump inside the corner of the eye often indicates a stye. Learn which vitamins support eyelid health and whether it is safe to go swimming while dealing with an active stye infection.

Is It Okay to Swim With a Stye?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Christina Schnell

An infected oil gland swells with fluid, creating a sty on the eyelid. This swollen, red bump is sensitive to touch and can occur in individuals of all ages, although certain behaviors increase the risk of experiencing a sty.