Stye (hordeolum)
Disease Information
Overview
A hordeolum, more commonly known as a stye, is an inflammation of part of the eyelash.
- Styes are seen more often in children than adults.
- A stye is caused by an infection in the oil-producing sebaceous or sweat glands in the eyelid.
- Treatment may include applying warm, wet compresses or antibiotic ointments, or having your child wash his or her face daily and refrain from wearing make-up until the infection heals.
