Why do I have a painful lump in the corner of my eye?

A chalazion (or meibomian cyst) is a small lump or swelling in the eyelid, containing fluid or semi-solid material. It is a fairly common condition and is caused by a blockage in one of the small glands in the eyelid, called the meibomian gland. Often, the blocked gland becomes inflamed or infected.

What is the lump in the corner of my eye?

A stye is a small, painful lump on or inside the eyelid or around the eye. The skin around the stye may be swollen and red and the stye may be filled with yellow pus. The redness may be harder to see on brown and black skin. Your eye may be red and watery but your vision should not be affected.

What glands are infected if you have a stye?

A sty is caused by an infection of oil glands in the eyelid. The bacterium staphylococcus is commonly responsible for most of these infections.

What antibiotics treat chalazion?

Long-term oral tetracycline, doxycycline, or metronidazole may be useful in the setting of chronic, recurrent chalazia. Topical steroids can be helpful in minimizing inflammation and in reducing edema, thereby facilitating any drainage that may take place.

Is a stye a fungal infection?

A stye is a small, painful red or white bump on or underneath your eyelid. Styes develop when the oil glands in the eyelid or eyelashes are infected with bacteria, and are a common result of sharing makeup and other unsanitary practices.

Why is my chalazion painful?

It slowly forms when an oil gland (called a meibomian) becomes blocked. At first, the chalazion may be painful, but after a little time, it usually doesn’t hurt. A chalazion usually forms on the upper eyelids but may occasionally form on the lower eyelid.

How do I know if my chalazion is infected?

Swelling and redness indicate early or established infection. Observe the lid margins for crusting and a red rimmed appearance (blepharitis). Ulceration and destructive changes of the lid margin are red flag signs indicating possible malignancy and warrant referral.

What is a chemosis?

Chemosis is swelling of the tissue that lines the eyelids and surface of the eye (conjunctiva). Chemosis is swelling of the eye surface membranes because of accumulation of fluid. This symptom is often related to an allergic response.