Picture of a stye

A stye is an infection that causes a tender red lump on the eyelid. Most styes occur along the edge of the eyelid.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedJanuary 6, 2010

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