Have you ever experienced the discomfort of waking up to find a painful bump on your eyelid? Chances are, it could be a stye – a common eye condition that, while bothersome, is typically harmless.

A stye is a red, painful lump around the edge of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. It generally occurs when an oil gland or hair follicle around the eyelid becomes infected or clogged ...