10 Causes of Swollen Eyelids
Cause #3: Styes
A stye, otherwise known as a hordeolum, is a local infection of glands that are located in the eyelid. The glands that produce oily substances (i.e. glands of Zeis) are the ones that are most commonly affected. A stye is characterized by the presence of a red, swollen, and painful lump in the eyelid. It can occur in either the upper or the lower eyelid, but very rarely on both of the eyelids at the same time.
One thing you should keep in mind is that you should never try to pop the lump on your own as it can just make the infection worse and spread it further or lead to serious eye damage. Instead, you should try to keep your eye as clean as possible, avoid wearing makeup, avoid rubbing of the eyes, and using warm compresses on the affected eye as it will help ease the pain and discomfort. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed as well.
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