What is another name for a stye?

A stye is commonly referred to as a hordeolum. A hordeolum is an acute infection of the oil glands in the eyelid, typically characterized by a painful, swollen lump, which aligns with what is observed in a stye. This condition results from bacteria, often the same type that contributes to other skin infections.

In contrast, a chalazion, while it can appear similar to a stye, is not an infection but rather a blockage of an oil gland that leads to a painless lump. Myopia and presbyopia are terms related to vision issues - myopia refers to nearsightedness whereas presbyopia is the age-related loss of eye focusing ability. These terms do not pertain to the condition described by a stye or hordeolum.