Blepharitis vs. Stye

Blepharitisnoun

(diseases) An inflammation of the eyelid.

Blepharitisnoun

Inflammation of the eyelids.

Blepharitisnoun

inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye.

Styenoun

(disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

Styenoun

See Sty, a boil.

Styenoun

an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid

Stye

A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid.