What Is A Stye? What Is Hordeolum?

A stye, also known as hordeolum, is a small collection of pus (abscess) on the eyelid. In most cases, the infection is caused by the staphylococcus bacteria. Often the lump is red and painful and looks like a boil or pimple. Although most styes form on the outside of the eyelid, some of them develop on the inside of the eyelid. Spelling: Sty, stye, sties, styes - all are possible...

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