Description of barley grains Stye is a common disease of the eyelid. On the upper or lower lid appears painful lump that results from blockage of some superficial glands cap. This blockage causes inflammation, which presents its four typical symptoms…
lump on the eyelid
If you suddenly developed a lump on the eyelid, which is red, painful and accompanied by swelling in the area, this is probably a hordeolum, stye.
It is a purulent inflammation of the eyelid glands, most commonly caused by the bacteriastaphylococcus. Within a few days, usually does cracks and pus will roll out, then heal. May heal without rupture. Definitely not recommended to try to squeeze the pus.
The rapid healing can help hot compresses, the doctor may accelerate healing by stye is incised, drained pus and apply antibiotic ointment.
Similar impaired eyelid is called. Lupine grain, chalazion. When there is a cap swollen, red and painful on the inside of the lid gleams white lump. Chalazion can be removed with minor surgery.