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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...