Eyelid infection

DrOwl

@drowl

Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming toward your eyes. This can help protect against injuries. Like most other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected, inflamed, or even develop cancer. There are also specific eyelid problems, including Eyelids that turn in or out Eyelids that droop Abnormal blinking or twitching Treatment of eyelid problems depends on the cause.

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DrOwl

@drowl

Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming toward your eyes. This can help protect against injuries. Like most other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected, inflamed, or even develop cancer. There are also specific eyelid problems, including Eyelids that turn in or out Eyelids that droop Abnormal blinking or twitching Treatment of eyelid problems depends on the cause.

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Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles. Allergies, mites, dandruff, and certain medications may increase the likelihood of this condition.
https://www.healthline.com/health/blepharitis
12 causes and treatments of a swollen eyelid: Stye, chalazion, allergies
A swollen eyelid can vary from mild irritation to affecting a person's vision. Most conditions are harmless, but it might be a good idea to visit a doctor for advice. This article looks at 12 of the most common causes of a swollen eyelid, which include styes, cosmetics, allergies, ocular herpes, and blepharitis.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318219
What is a Chalazion?
If you wake up one morning and notice a small swelling or lump on your eyelid, don’t worry too much. It may just be due to a blocked gland.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/chalazion-what-is
Chalazion
A chalazion is a slowly developing lump that forms due to blockage and swelling of an oil gland in the eyelid. A chalazion is generally not an infection.
https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/chalazion
Chalazion: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms
Learn about the causes, risks, symptoms, and treatment for chalazia, and the difference between a chalazion and a stye.
https://www.healthline.com/health/chalazion
What Are Chalazia and Styes? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
A chalazion and a stye are both lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. In some situations it may be difficult to distinguish between a chalazion and stye.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-chalazia-styes
Hordeolum (Stye) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
A stye is a tender red bump on the edge of your eyelid.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hordeolum-stye
External Eyelid Stye (Hordeolum Externum)
An external eyelid stye is a red, painful bump on the surface of the eyelid. Learn about external eyelid stye symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/stye
Hordeolum
The CMGs are guidelines on the diagnosis and management of a range of common and rare, but important, eye conditions that present with varying frequency in primary and first contact care.
https://www.college-optometrists.org/guidance/clinical-management-guidelines/hordeolum.html
Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) - Eye Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/eye-disorders/eyelid-and-tearing-disorders/chalazion-and-stye-hordeolum

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Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles. Allergies, mites, dandruff, and certain medications may increase the likelihood of this condition.
https://www.healthline.com/health/blepharitis
12 causes and treatments of a swollen eyelid: Stye, chalazion, allergies
A swollen eyelid can vary from mild irritation to affecting a person's vision. Most conditions are harmless, but it might be a good idea to visit a doctor for advice. This article looks at 12 of the most common causes of a swollen eyelid, which include styes, cosmetics, allergies, ocular herpes, and blepharitis.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318219
What is a Chalazion?
If you wake up one morning and notice a small swelling or lump on your eyelid, don’t worry too much. It may just be due to a blocked gland.
https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/chalazion-what-is
Chalazion
A chalazion is a slowly developing lump that forms due to blockage and swelling of an oil gland in the eyelid. A chalazion is generally not an infection.
https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/eye-and-vision-problems/glossary-of-eye-and-vision-conditions/chalazion
Chalazion: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms
Learn about the causes, risks, symptoms, and treatment for chalazia, and the difference between a chalazion and a stye.
https://www.healthline.com/health/chalazion
What Are Chalazia and Styes? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
A chalazion and a stye are both lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. In some situations it may be difficult to distinguish between a chalazion and stye.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-chalazia-styes
Hordeolum (Stye) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
A stye is a tender red bump on the edge of your eyelid.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hordeolum-stye
External Eyelid Stye (Hordeolum Externum)
An external eyelid stye is a red, painful bump on the surface of the eyelid. Learn about external eyelid stye symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/stye
Hordeolum
The CMGs are guidelines on the diagnosis and management of a range of common and rare, but important, eye conditions that present with varying frequency in primary and first contact care.
https://www.college-optometrists.org/guidance/clinical-management-guidelines/hordeolum.html
Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) - Eye Disorders - Merck Manuals Consumer Version
Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/eye-disorders/eyelid-and-tearing-disorders/chalazion-and-stye-hordeolum

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