Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You woke up with the feeling like something was stuck in your eye. And a peek in the mirror reveals that it's an annoying stye.

Have you ever experienced the discomfort of waking up to find a painful bump on your eyelid? Chances are, it could be a stye – a common eye condition that, while bothersome, is typically harmless.

An eye stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a common and often harmless condition that results from a bacterial infection in the oil glands of the eyelid. This infection causes the gland to become ...

To treat a stye at home, wash your eyes with a gentle, tear-free cleanser.GlobalStock/Getty Images A stye is a bacterial infection that causes a swollen bump to form on the base of the eyelash or ...

When is a bump under the eyelid cause for concern? Learn what causes eyelid bumps like styes and chalazia in kids and how to ...