The best replacement for stye is chalazion.

The best alternatives to stye are rated as following:
★★★★★  chalazion
★★★★  pink eye
★★★  hordeolum
★★  sty
★★  eye infection
★  conjunctivitis
★  pimple on eyelid
★  blepharitis
★  chalazia
★  cyst in eye
★  cellulitis
  orbital cellulitis
  ingrown eyelash
  pinkeye
  clogged tear duct
  ocular herpes

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