TY - CHAP T1 - Hordeolum BT - StatPearls A1 - Bragg,Kara J., AU - Le,Patrick H., AU - Le,Jacqueline K., Y1 - 2021/01// PY - 2017/7/20/pubmed PY - 2017/7/20/medline PY - 2017/7/20/entrez N2 - A hordeolum is an acute bacterial infection found in the lid of the eye.[1] This infection is a common condition, and patients often present to their primary care physician or acute care center for evaluation and treatment.[2]  The patient usually presents with painful, erythematous inflammation of the eyelid. The hordeolum can form on the external eyelid and is referred to commonly as a stye. It may also form on the inner eyelid and can be easily mistaken for a chalazion.[3] The condition often lasts one to two weeks, is self-limiting, and often resolves on its own. It may be treated with warm compresses and massage therapy. Topical antibiotics may be indicated, and in rare cases, the pustule may require drainage.[3] PB - StatPearls Publishing CY - Treasure Island (FL) UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/28723014/StatPearls:_Hordeolum L2 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441985 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -