Eye stye is caused by infection of oil secreting glands and infection of staphylococcal bacteria at the base of eyelid or eyelashes. Eating boiled potatoes, white bread, pudding and confectionery are other causes of eye stye. Sometimes, it can be developing by rubbing the eye with contaminated hand. Stye may cause by using mascara, eyeliner or other eye products can irritate the eye. If the products are contaminated with bacteria, an infection may develop. Signs and Symptoms A painful, red and tender lump develops on the eyelid. Swelling of a certain area which usually appears as a bump The surface over the stye may break, releasing the pus, or the swelling may go away without bursting, when the body's immune system is able to control the infection. You may notice frequent watering in the affected eye, a feeling like something is in the eye or increased light sensitivity. Discomfort when blinking. Your eye may feel gritty. Diagnostic tests Patients often request an examination after an episode of pain and swelling of the lid. The doctor can make the diagnosis during a simple examination of the eyelids.Signs and Symptoms"diagnosis: a preface to an autopsy"
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"Being a reporter is as much a diagnosis as a job description" A painful, red and tender lump develops on the eyelid. Swelling of a certain area which usually appears as a bump The surface over the stye may break, releasing the pus, or the swelling may go away without bursting, when the body's immune system is able to control the infection. You may notice frequent watering in the affected eye, a feeling like something is in the eye or increased light sensitivity. Discomfort when blinking. Your eye may feel gritty. Diagnostic tests Patients often request an examination after an episode of pain and swelling of the lid. The doctor can make the diagnosis during a simple examination of the eyelids.