The earliest time for an eye boil to go away depends on the size of the lesion and whether it is co-infected or not, and should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. Ophthalmic boils, or blepharitis, are mainly due to the retention of secretions from blocked ducts of the blephar gland. For small boils with no co-infection, most of them can be healed within 1 week by applying heat or using anti-inflammatory eye drops or ointment. If the boils are large and conservative treatment cannot make them subside, then surgery is required. However, if the wound is infected after surgery, the recovery time will be extended accordingly, and the infection needs to be controlled before the patient can gradually recover, and the specific recovery time varies from person to person. In addition, during the treatment period, patients should also pay attention to eye hygiene, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid rubbing the eyes with hands, and eat a light diet.