Because this type of stye rarely ruptures by itself, a doctor may have to open it to drain the pus. Internal styes tend to recur. Chalazion A chalazion is an enlargement of a long, thin oil gland in the eyelid that results from an obstruction of the gland opening at the edge of the eyelid. However, after a few days the symptoms disappear, leaving a round, painless swelling in the eyelid that grows slowly for the first week. A red or gray area may develop underneath the eyelid.
Most chalazions disappear without treatment after a few months.
If hot compresses are applied several times a day, they may disappear sooner. If they remain after 6 weeks, a doctor can drain them or simply inject a corticosteroid. Entropion and Ectropion Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid is turned in against the eyeball. Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid is turned outward and doesn't come in contact with the eyeball. Normally, the upper and lower eyelids close tightly, protecting the eye from damage and preventing tear evaporation.