Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You woke up with the feeling like something was stuck in your eye. And a peek in the mirror reveals that it's an annoying stye.

Have you ever experienced the discomfort of waking up to find a painful bump on your eyelid? Chances are, it could be a stye – a common eye condition that, while bothersome, is typically harmless.

Styes look a little bit like a boil or pimple in the eyelid or around the eye, but they’re normally filled with pus. They can cause swelling, pain, and tearing and be very irritating and unsightly.

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A stye or a chalazion can cause clogged glands on your eyelids that lead to swelling. If your eyes are swollen, itchy, and red, it could be because of allergies to pollen, dust, or other allergens.

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Dr Nisa Aslam, a GP and adviser to GoldenEye, said: “Pollen season has arrived, but pollution and climate change are creating ...