A stye (medical term: hordeolum) is a common eye condition characterized by a small, painful lump or bump on the edge of the eyelid. It occurs when the oil glands at the base of the eyelashes (called ...

It may be present inside or outside the eyelid on one or both eyes and is characterized by red, hot, exquisitely tender swelling near the edge of the eyelid. Stye can be self diagnosed as a small ...