A chalazion/stye can occur on the outer angle of the eyelid. A chalazion/stye can occur at the eyelid edge. This large chalazion is most likely painful and must be treated vigorously to avoid developing bacterial complications. An external stye (hordeolum) will often cause blepharitis (inflammation and redness of the inner eyelid).
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Stye (Hordeolum and Chalazion)  Teen information

Picture of Stye (Hordeolum and Chalazion): A chalazion/stye can occur on the outer angle of the eyelid. Divider line
A chalazion/stye can occur on the outer angle of the eyelid.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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