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Eyelid bumpDefinition 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 touch. Causes, incidence, and risk factors A stye is caused by bacteria from the skin that get into the hair follicle of the eyelash. Hair follicles contain oil glands that become inflamed from the bacteria. Styes are similar to common acne pimples that occur elsewhere on the skin. You may have more than one stye at the same time. Styes usually develop over a few days and may drain and heal on their own. A stye can become a chalazion -- this is when an inflamed oil gland becomes fully blocked. If a chalazion gets large enough, it can cause trouble with your vision. If you have blepharitis (see eye redness), you are more likely to get styes. Other possible eyelid bumps include:
Symptoms In addition to the red, swollen bump, other possible symptoms include:
Signs and tests A doctor can diagnose a stye just by looking at it. Special tests are usually not necessary. Treatment
Expectations (prognosis) Styes often resolve on their own. However, they may recur. The outcome is generally excellent with simple treatment. Complications
Calling your health care provider Call your doctor if:
Prevention Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching the skin around your eye. If you are susceptible to styes, it may help to carefully clean off excess oils from the edges of your lids. References Pasternak A, Irish B. Opthalmologic infections in primary care. Clin Fam Pract. 2004; 6(1): 19. Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, Inc. 2001. Illustrations
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