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 ...

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 ...

Valerie Bertinelli shared a selfie on Instagram, revealing a red bump on her eyelid. "When your puffy eye with a stye is about to close shut, but you’re still excited to go to work because you love ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways An eye stye happens when bacteria enter the oil glands in the eyelid.Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an inflammation that can cause swollen ...

Loosening eyelid skin can make it seem as if you have excess skin on your eyelids. While not typically a cause for concern, it causes vision problems, treatment, such as surgery, can help. A lot of ...

Dr. Jonathan E. Lu (Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear): A 61-year-old man was evaluated in an ophthalmology clinic affiliated with this hospital because of eyelid swelling. Eight years before ...