Stye Eye: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating the Irritating Inflammation

Stye Eye: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating the Irritating Inflammation We've all had that moment—waking up with a red, swollen bump on our eyelid, wondering if we've suddenly been cursed by a vengeful fairy. But don't panic. It's probably just a stye, and while annoying, it's far from a mystical affliction. A stye is a small, painful bump that forms near the edge of your eyelid. In this article, we'll take a look at what causes styes, how to prevent them, and how to treat them—without resorting to any extreme measures, like putting your eye in a bubble wrap cocoon.