Tag: Stye

Articles tagged «Stye»

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

Close-up of an eye with a red, yellowish bump on the lower eyelid edge, a typical sign of a stye

Stye on the Eye: What It Is, How It Looks, and Signs

A painful lump on the eyelid: how a stye looks, why it appears, how it differs from a chalazion and blepharitis, and when a doctor's examination is needed.

Ophthalmology · November 2, 2026, 16:30