Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD 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), ...

yellow patches on the eyelids that often appear due to high cholesterol. These bumps don’t hurt or itch but may be a sign of a cholesterol problem. Milia: Milia are tiny, white, painless bumps ...