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.

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 ...

On a recent Wednesday morning in the Allure group chat, an editor shared that she had had a couple of styes on her eyelids recently, and when she wondered aloud to a friend what the culprit could be, ...

2. Never rub your eyes: “It may feel instinctive, but rubbing your eyes makes things worse,” says Dr David. “It increases ...