If you’ve ever encountered what looked like a pimple along your eyelid, chances are you’ve had a stye. The best way to address one is by keeping the eyelid clean and moisturized — just like the rest ...

An eye stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a common and often harmless condition that results from a bacterial infection in the oil glands of the eyelid. This infection causes the gland to become ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. There is no quick ...

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A stye (also known as a hordeolum) is a painful, red lump that forms on the outer edge of an eyelid. It's typically caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland or eyelash follicle. While ...