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What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
A stye appears as a red, tender, raised area. It usually develops over a 24-hour period near the eyelashes or the inner corner of the eye. There may also be blurred vision and aching.
Sometimes a secondary infection of the eyelid, known as conjunctivitis, may occur. Conjunctivitis may cause eye itching, discharge, and redness.