• Styes Similar Conditions

Similar Conditions

Chalazion

Similar Conditions of Stye
  • It occurs due to mebomian gland (Sebaceous gland at eyelid) infection.
  • Chalazion looks similar to a Stye but is painless and presents as a firm, hard nodule on the upper eyelid.

Xanthelasma

Similar Conditions of Stye
  • It is represented by small raised yellow deposits of fat on your eyelids that is seen commonly in those patients with high level of cholesterol.
  • These are usually harmless and causes no discomfort in the eyes.

Blepharitis

Similar Conditions of Stye
  • It is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids which occurs when the oil glands of eyelashes fail to function properly.
  • In this condition, eyes appears red, irritated with crusted eyelashes.
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