A healthy 5-year-old boy, whose only problem had been mild-to-moderate seborrheic dermatitis, is taken to his provider with the complaint of a sore on his left lower eyelid. James H. Brien ...

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 ...

Two related conditions, commonly caused by infection and inflammation, can lead to swollen eyelids: If you have a stye, try to put a warm, wet compress on it for five to 10 minutes a few times a day.