Parents have been asking me an eyeful of questions about styes and whether they should worry if their child gets one. Let me ...

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more serious eye condition. A stye is a bacterial infection that causes a swollen bump to form on the base of the eyelash or eyelid. These bumps form like pimples, and can usually be treated at home.