An eyelid bump is often a stye, a pimple-like bump that can be uncomfortable or unsightly but goes away on its own. Other causes include milia (milium), chalazion, or, in rare cases, skin cancer.

Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is done to improve how the upper and lower eyelids look. It also may be done to remove sagging skin that affects a person's vision. This surgery is done to ...