A chalazion and a hordeolum are both bumps on the eyelid. A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Periorbital cellulitis is a common childhood infection of the eyelid and surrounding tissue. It can lead to a more serious infection called orbital ...

A previously healthy, 32-month-old male is admitted to the hospital with an infection involving his right eye. Five days earlier, his mother noted the presence of a small bump on his right lower ...

There is no quick cure to get rid of a hordeolum (stye), or a small red bump on the edge of your eyelid. It will most likely clear up within 7-10 days by avoiding irritation and practicing eyelid ...

Blepharitis usually responds quickly to home treatments like warm compresses, eyelid massage, and warm water rinse. If blepharitis is the result of an infection a doctor may prescribe antibiotics.

Eyelid infection of mites or Demodex tends to be chronic and more prevalent in older adults. Itching is the most common symptom. Mites are not affected by ordinary antibiotics.

The upper eyelid should be included in assessments of meibomian gland health, according to a review published in Cornea.Even though it is more difficult than the lower eyelid to evert sufficiently ...

You have an eyelid infection. A stye can develop on your eyelid when an oil gland gets inflamed due to bacteria, and it can cause your entire eyelid to swell.

I occasionally get a stye in my eye from time to time. It’s not too painful. It looks awful, and everyone asks me what’s ...

Beyond that, “chronic rubbing, blepharitis, which is chronic eyelid inflammation, or the use of thick or expired makeup can block pores and put skin at risk of infection,” says Camp.