A hordeolum (stye) is an acute, localized swelling of the eyelid that may be external or internal and usually is a pyogenic (typically staphylococcal) infection or abscess. Most hordeola are external and result from obstruction and infection of an …

A hordeolum, commonly called a “stye”, is an infection of an oil gland at the edge of the eyelid and results in pain, swelling and redness. It is usually caused by a bacterial staph infection and looks like a pus-filled lump or pimple at the edge of the eyelid and causes pain, swelling and redness.

2023年6月14日 · A stye (also called a hordeolum) is a small, red, painful lump that grows from the base of your eyelash or under the eyelid. Most styes are caused by a bacterial infection.

2023年1月6日 · A hordeolum is caused by a bacterial infection while a chalazion is the result of eyelid inflammation. If a hordeolum isn’t treated properly, it can turn into a chalazion.

What is a stye? A stye (hordeolum) is a tender red bump on the edge of your eyelid. What causes a stye? A stye happens when a gland on the edge of your eyelid gets infected. When it occurs inside or under the eyelid, it's called an internal hordeolum. The infection is most often caused by a bacteria or germ called staph (Staphylococcus aureus).

2024年12月11日 · A stye, or hordeolum, is an acute, painful ocular infection involving the sebaceous glands of the upper or lower eyelid. This lesion presents as a localized, pustular swelling with erythema and tenderness along the eyelid margin.

A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. [4] This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid. [1][5] The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected.

An internal stye (hordeolum) is an inflamed and infected oil gland on the inner edge of your eyelid. Symptoms include eyelid pain, tenderness and swelling.

A stye (or hordeolum) is an inflamed oil gland on the margin of the eyelid at the level of the eyelashes or in the midportion of the eyelid. It appears as a red, swollen nodule that resembles a pimple in appearance.

Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.