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Blockage and subsequent inflammation of either the
ciliary glands or associated follicles or sweat glands
produces a stye (or hordeolum) on the free
margin of the eyelid,

blockage and inflammation of the tarsal glands produces a (tarsal or Meibomian) chalazion,
usually more painful than a stye, on the inner surface of the
eyelid.