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What is a stye?

A stye (also called an external hordeoleum) is an infection of a small gland at the base of an eyelash follicle.

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Author: Dr Joanne Van der Velden PhD, BSc (Hons)
First answered: 18 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Pink eye

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