Tag: Meibomian Gland

Articles tagged «Meibomian Gland»

Close-up of an eye with a red, swollen upper eyelid, typical of a stye on the eye

Stye on the Eye: Causes and Why It Appears

We explain what causes a stye on the eye, which circumstances increase the risk, and why it keeps coming back.

Ophthalmology · November 5, 2026, 10:23

Eye doctor examines an older patient's eye with a slit lamp to check for a chalazion on the eyelid

Chalazion: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How It Differs from a Stye

A firm lump on the eyelid is not always a stye. I explain what a chalazion is, what it looks like, where it comes from, and when it is time to see an ophthalmologist.

Ophthalmology · November 4, 2026, 11:03