A chalazion results from a blocked oil gland, whereas a stye, or hodeolum, indicates an infected oil gland or hair follicle. There are two ways a stye can develop. An external hordeolum occurs at ...

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 ...

Trying to squeeze or pop a stye or chalazion can increase your risk of infection and spread bacteria to your other eye. You can treat a stye at home by holding a warm compress on it for 10 minutes ...

A chalazion is not typically painful and does not always cause swelling. On the other hand, a sty is very painful. Since it is related to an infection, it can cause swelling in the entire eyelid.

It can indicate an infection or other problem that requires medical attention. Treatment options depend on the cause. Possible causes of swollen eyelids include: a stye or chalazion an allergy an ...

A chalazion is a small firm bulge in the eyelid caused by a blocked opening or infection of the oil producing glands located in the upper or lower eyelids. Chalazia are frequently associated with a ...

The first one didn’t resolve with those meds and was excised surgically. That eyelid then became infected without a chalazion and was treated with a second round of antibiotic drops. It remains a bit ...

A stye usually stems from an infection in an eyelid oil gland or eyelash follicle. Stress and hormonal changes can also cause it. A chalazion happens when a tiny part of your eyelid called a ...

That eyelid then became infected without a chalazion and was treated with a second round of antibiotic drops. It remains a bit puffy and pinkish in color, which I chalked up to the new normal ...

A bacterial infection of an oil gland at the base of the eyelashes is what causes the lump. A chalazion is a firm, painless bump that often appears on the inner part of the eyelid. It is not ...