A stye (medical term: hordeolum) is a common eye condition characterized by a small, painful lump or bump on the edge of the ...

Your son's stye is also known as a chalazion or Meibomian cyst. It is a small lump on the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland, and can occur on any eyelid. Your son's eyelids contain many oil ...

Other stye symptoms include: Eyelid swelling Eyelid redness or tenderness Crusting around the eye Tearing from the eye The sensation of having something in the eye How to treat it: The main ...