ICD-10: H00Eye & Adnexa DiseasesGeneral Severity
Hordeolum and chalazion
A hordeolum, or stye, and a chalazion are common, harmless lumps on your eyelid caused by blocked oil glands or small infections.
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Your eyelids contain tiny oil glands that help keep your eyes moist. Sometimes, one of these glands gets blocked or develops a small bacterial infection, which causes a bump to form on the edge or middle of your eyelid.
A hordeolum is usually an infected gland that feels like a painful, red pimple. A chalazion is often a firm, painless bump that happens when a gland becomes blocked and swollen without a major infection. Both are very common and usually go away with simple care.
Common Symptoms
- A visible, raised bump on the upper or lower eyelid.
- Redness and swelling around the affected area.
- Tenderness or pain when touching the bump.
- A feeling like there is something stuck in your eye.
- Increased sensitivity to bright light.
- Increased tear production in the affected eye.