Sty (Stye) on Eyelid: Causes, Eyedrops, Symptoms, Contagious & Pictures

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Dr Navyareddy on Instagram: "Hordeolum—commonly called a stye—is a painful, localized infection of the eyelid that appears as a red, tender swelling near the eyelashes or on the inner eyelid. ⸻ What causes a hordeolum? It is usually caused by bacterial infection (most often Staphylococcus aureus) of: • Hair follicles of eyelashes • Sebaceous (oil) glands of the eyelid ⸻ Signs and symptoms • Painful, red swelling on eyelid • Tender lump with a yellow pus point • Eyelid swelling • Watering of eyes