Types of stye

There are two general types of stye:

  • an external stye (external hordeolum) a swelling that develops along the edge of your eyelid; it may turn into a yellow pus-filled spot that's painful to touch
  • an internal stye (internal hordeolum) a swelling that develops on the inside of your eyelid; it's usually less painful than an external stye
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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018