Is the Lump in My Eye a Stye?

Chalazion

A common lump that occurs in the eyelid is often known to lay people as a stye. In medical terms it is known as a chalazion.

What is a chalazion?

It is a painless lump in the upper or lower eyelid caused by obstruction of an oil producing gland.

Why would a person keep getting these lumps? 

Chalazia are often recurrent, especially in cases of poor lid hygiene or concurrent blepharitis.

How are they treated?

About 25 percent of chalazia resolve spontaneously. As chalazia are deep under the skin, topical eyedrops will often not penetrate sufficiently.

Try this :- apply a hot compress to open the glands for 15-20 minutes, then lightly massage the area to break and express the lump, up to four times a day. Some people may also find that scrubbing their eyelashes every day to rid the eyelids of debris and dirt with a mild "no tears" shampoo useful in preventing recurrences. There are also some commercial preparations e.g. lid care wipes, blepharogel that are designed specially to keep the lid margins clean and therefore reduce the incidence of getting chalazia.

However if this does not cause it to diminish or if it recurs, seek treatment from an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). The doctor may need to drain it and give you antibiotics and antiinflammatory medications.