Stye or Chalazion? How to Tell and How to Treat a Bump on the Eyelid blepharitis · chalazion · eyelid bump · eyelid swelling · stye · Oct 10, 2026 A stye is a sore, red bump at the edge of the eyelid, usually from a small infection. A chalazion is a firmer, mostly painless lump from a blocked oil gland. Here's how to tell them apart and what helps.