MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chalazia and hordeola (styes) are sudden-onset localized swellings of the eyelid. A chalazion is caused by noninfectious meibomian gland occlusion, whereas a hordeolum usually is caused by infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -A stye (hordeolum) is a tender red bump on the edge of your eyelid.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hordeolum can form on the external eyelid and is referred to commonly as a stye.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chalazia and hordeola (styes) are sudden-onset localized swellings of the eyelid.

Detailed explanation-5: -An external hordeolum is an infection of the more superficial Zeis glands located near the margin of the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes. These glands (also called glands of Zeis) secrete oil into the hair follicle of the eyelashes to keep them from drying out.