The difference between pink eye and a stye is that a stye will often be accompanied by a bump on your eye. But they both share common symptoms like itching, pain, redness, and swelling.

Corneal abrasion pain can be severe and cause sensitivity to light (photophobia) and eye redness. Also known as a hordeolum, a stye is a painful, red bump that forms on or inside the upper or ...

When to See a Doctor: * If the stye does not improve within a week. * If you experience severe pain, swelling, or vision problems. * If the infection spreads to other parts of the eye or face.