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How does a chalazion differ from a stye?
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One's an infection: A stye is an infected eyelid gland. A chalazion is an inflammed eyelid gland. Styes are sore. Chalazia are not.
Answered 8/25/2018
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Merino mean gland: Both blocked glands chalazion subacute non tender and can become acutely inflamed. Hordoleum or sty occurs edge of lid and acutely tender.
Answered 1/10/2020
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