It can also affect the inner parts of the eye.

This condition causes itching, burning, and a feeling that something is in the eyes.

It is also a common cause of blepharitis.

Lifestyle Risk Factors for Styes

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Styes can result if these glands become clogged.

Contact Lenses

Washing your handsbefore inserting contact lenses into your eye is very important.

With each use of the product, the chance of an eye infection developing increases.

Sharing cosmetics or brushes with others causes cross-contamination or transfer of bacteria from one person to the other.

Some people moisten their cosmetics by spitting into the container.

Bacteria in your mouth can grow in the cosmetics, so never use makeup that contains saliva.

This may happen if the makeup you wear isn’t cleaned off completely.

If you do get a stye, consult your eye care professional about the best ways to promote healing.

American Optometric Association.Hordeolum (stye).

National Rosacea Society.Ocular rosacea: what your eyes may be trying to tell you.

Cleveland Clinic.How to get rid of a stye.