What is another word for Styes?
Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Styes are a common eye condition also known as hordeolum. However, there are several other synonyms to describe the same condition. One such synonym is an eye boil. Eye boils usually occur due to the bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland. Another synonym for eye styes is an eyelid pimple. These pimples are not the same as acne pimples. Another synonym for the same condition is a meibomian cyst. Closing the lid of the infected eye for several minutes can provide relief for the discomfort caused by the stye. Overall, the synonyms help to describe the same eye condition in somewhat different terms.
