stye

     

A stye (IPA: /ˈstaɪ/) or horeolum (/ˌhɔrˈdiːələm/) is an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. While they produce no lasting damage, styes can be quite painful.

Trivia about stye

  • I'm sorry to say you have this ocular abscess known medically as a hordeolum