Styes Directory
A stye is an inflamed oil gland or hair follicle on the eyelid. It may occur along the lash line (external) or under the eyelid (internal). Both are swollen, red, and painful, but external styes usually do not last long. Styes are caused by bacteria that normally exist harmlessly on the skin of the eye. Styes often do not require treatment other than warm compresses, but for recurring styes, doctors may recommend an antibiotic. Surgery may sometimes be used to drain a stye. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how a stye is caused, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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How to Get Rid of a Stye
Learn more about the eye infection known as a stye and how to treat it.
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Eyelid Bump
Is that angry red bump on your eye a stye or something more serious? How to tell what it is, who’s at risk, how you got it, and how to get rid it.
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Understanding Stye Treatment
Get the basics on stye treatments from the eye experts at WebMD.
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Understanding Stye -- Symptoms
What are the symptoms of a stye or chalazion? Learn more about these common eye problems from the experts at WebMD.