Understanding Lumps Under the Eye: Causes & Possible Explanations

Potential Causes of Soft Lumps Under the Eye on the Cheekbone

• Stye: A small, red, often painful lump on the eyelid edge caused by bacterial infection of an oil gland.
• Chalazion: A small, round, painless lump on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland.
• Blepharitis: Eyelid inflammation from bacterial infections, allergies, or skin conditions.
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Inflammation of the conjunctiva from infections, allergies, or irritants.
• Dacryocystitis: Inflammation of the tear sac at the inner eye corner from infections, blockages, or tumors.

If you have soft lumps under your eye on the cheekbone, see a doctor to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.