Eyelid Bump Symptoms

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Health Encyclopedia: Eyelid Bump

Definition

Most bumps on the eyelid are styes. A stye is an inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. It appears as a red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple. It is tender, especially to the touch.


Alternative Names

Bump on the eyelid; Stye; Hordeolum


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

A stye is caused by bacteria from the skin that get into the oil glands in the eyelids that provide lubrication to the tear film. Styes are similar to common acne pimples that...

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