Possible sebaceous carcinoma Eye cancer is broadly divided into cancer that develops in the eyeball itself, cancer that ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Styes are a common ...

Bacteria can be the underlying cause of both blepharitis and styes. But styes are the result of an infection and cause a painful lump, while blepharitis is eyelid inflammation. If your eye is ...

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 ...

Most eyelid bumps, like styes, chalazia, and milia, go away on their own. Touching your face with unwashed hands or using old ...

A swollen eyelid can be due to pink eye or allergies or a more serious condition like cellulitis or thyroid disease. If the swelling doesn't resolve with home care within a few days, contact your ...

Blepharitis can cause a burning, sandy, or gritty sensation in one or both of your eyelids. Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, can make your eyelid and conjunctiva swollen. Home remedies for a ...