The initial stage of a chalazion (stye) is often associated with swelling and tenderness. Over time the inflammation resolves and a firm nodule can remain. These can be very tiny or as large as a golf ball. They are benign but if they are longstanding (more than several months) they are not likely to resolve on their own. This is caused by the ...
Telling the difference between a stye and a chalazion comes down to two factors: The pain of a stye is typically significant, while the pain of a chalazion is minimal, if felt at all. With a stye, the whole eyelid can sometimes be affected. With a chalazion, it is rare that the whole eyelid swells. Home Remedies