What is this lump on my eyelid?

Question

I have a red/pink , little bit swollen, little lump on my bottom eyelid. It hurts to touch and it makes my eye feel kinda itchy. What could this be? I am positive it isn't a sty (sp?)

Answer 1

From the information you have given, it sounds like a sty. I would suggest doing more research on them and putting a warm compress on your eye.

Answer 2

how do you know it is not a stye? Maybe it is and just hasnt come to a head yet.  (I get styes all the time).  Maybe it is a bug bite?  

Answer 3

Here is a fact sheet on styes and chalazia with some illustrations.  A stye is just an infected hair follicle (eyelash), very common.

Whether it is a stye or an insect bite, salt water compresses will be sure to help.  The fact sheet contains instructions on how to look after it yourself, and when to seek medical attention.