An eye stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a common and often harmless condition that results from a bacterial infection in the oil glands of the eyelid. This infection causes the gland to become ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Most eyelid bumps, like styes, chalazion, and milia, go away on their own. You ...

A chalazion and a hordeolum are both bumps on the eyelid. A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. There is no quick ...

Have you ever experienced the discomfort of waking up to find a painful bump on your eyelid? Chances are, it could be a stye – a common eye condition that, while bothersome, is typically harmless.

Styes are one of the most common causes of eye discomfort. Home care is often an effective, safe way to get rid of a stye. Styes are usually harmless, but in some cases, they require medical attention ...

Styes are like pimples in that you often feel them coming on before they actually make a grand appearance on your face. And, just like when we get a pimple, we’re usually pretty desperate to get rid ...

Parents have been asking me an eyeful of questions about styes and whether they should worry if their child gets one. Let me see if I can shed some vision on their concerns and provide some ...

Most of the time, swollen eyelids are caused by something simple. Maybe you fell asleep without removing your makeup, ate a super salty meal last night, or got bit by a bug. In these cases, a home ...

A stye or a chalazion can cause clogged glands on your eyelids that lead to swelling. If your eyes are swollen, itchy, and red, it could be because of allergies to pollen, dust, or other allergens.