Hordeolum
- Stye
- Abscess of eyelid
- Infected Meibomian cyst
Nature
A hordeolum, also known as a stye, is an inflammation or infection of the eyelid margin. It's usually caused by an infection in the sebaceous (oil producing) or sweat glands in the eyelid. The infection is usually caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. This condition is seen more often in children than in adults.
Broader
Related
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
1A4N
G8350
DOCID
11783500
D7NID
154395
Last update
Oct 4, 2020