Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Styes usually clear ...

A stye (also known as a hordeolum) is a painful, red lump that forms on the outer edge of an eyelid. It's typically caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland or eyelash follicle. While ...

Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid. A person with blepharitis may experience swollen, irritated, and itchy eyelids. A stye is a painful lump that develops on the upper ...