The symptoms associated with a stye include the following: - A painful red lump that appears similar to acne - Swollen eyelid - Eyelid pain - Redness and tenderness - Crusting of eyelids margin - Droopy eyelid - Itching of the eye - Blurred vision - Mucus like eye-discharge - Tearing - Blinking discomfort - Burning or foreign body sensation in the eye - Photosensitivity