Chalazion (Lump in Eyelid) Topic Guide

Eye pain has many causes, signs, symptoms, and treatments. It's also described as pain behind the eye, eye socket pain, or shooting pain in the eye. Headaches and sinusitis can be causes of eye pain.

A stye (sty) is an infection of the eyelid, resulting from a blocked oil gland. Seborrhea, improper eye makeup removal, use of infected cosmetics, poor eyelid hygiene, stress, hormonal changes, and Blepharitis, rosacea, and meibomitis may cause styes. Symptoms include a lump on the eyelid, swelling, pain, redness, tenderness, blurred vision, pus, and a scratchy sensation on the eyeball. Treatment may involve warm compresses, scrubbing the eyelid with a mild soap, and discontinuing wearing contact lenses and eye makeup.

A sty (stye) is a fluid-filled infection on the eyelid that is typically not serious. A doctor may drain the sty, and rarely systemic antibiotics and over-the-counter pain medications are used. Typically, a sty resolves on its own. Prevent stys by: keeping eye tools clean, discarding old cosmetics, avoiding touching the eyes, and not sharing eye products.