Stye
By Melissa Licari
Reviewed by
Karen Apuan
Karen is a Doctor of Optometry and a member of the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists.
A stye is a small, painful lump that forms along the edge of the eyelid. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland or eyelash follicle. A stye can lead to redness, swelling, tenderness and sometimes tearing. While it may look concerning, most styes are harmless and improve on their own with warm compresses and proper eyelid hygiene.
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