Stye and Chalazion - Difference
Posted by Accuspire on Jul 2nd 2020
Stye:
Stye is a red, small, painful lump which grows under the eyelid or eyelash base and is mostly caused by bacterial infection. They are of two types: external and internal hordeolum.
External hordeolum:
In this type, the stye appears like a pimple and is caused by hair follicle infection. This is mostly seen below the eyelash.
Internal hordeolum:
In this condition, the stye develops inside the eye. This is possible when there is an infection in the eyelid’s oil producing glands.
Stye can also appear when a person is suffering from blepharitis. Blepharitis causes the eyelids and eyelash to appear swollen and red. Sometimes there is a scratchy feeling on the eye. It also feels sore and tender to touch.
Chalazion:
It appears like a swollen bump on the eyelid. When there is a clogging on the eyelid’s oil glands, chalazion appears. This condition starts as a stye at first and there is no pain in the beginning. In course of time the eyelids appear red and swollen. When it is touched, it feels tender. This grows large in size and can press our eyes which in turn make our vision appear blurred.
Difference between chalazion and stye:
It is tough to explain the difference between the both. Stye is painful and appears on the edge of eyelids. This is caused by a bacterial infection on eyelashes, affecting the entire eyelid. Chalazion, when compared to stye is usually not painful and appears on the eyelid as a bump in any part of the eye. The eyelid swelling is rare here.
