A stye is a painful red bump that forms on the upper or lower eyelid near the eyelashes. Though painful, a stye is a relatively harmless inflammatory response to a bacterial infection. A stye is a ...

Popping a stye can be very painful and can lead to infection, scarring, and other issues. Instead, you can apply a warm compress to relieve discomfort. If it doesn’t improve after several days, talk ...

Styes are swollen glands that form along the edge of the eyelid, close to the lashes. A stye can also occur inside or under the eyelid. Styes are common, and home remedies can usually help. If the ...