A chalazion and a hordeolum are both bumps on the eyelid. A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you ...

An eyelid bump is often a stye, a pimple-like bump that can be uncomfortable or unsightly but goes away on its own. Other ...

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A chalazion is a swollen, pain-free lump on the eyelid. It gradually forms when the meibomian gland, a sebaceous (oil) gland, is blocked. A chalazion is sometimes called an eyelid cyst or a ...