Warm compress target, maybe (4)

I believe the answer is:

stye

(Other definitions for stye that I've seen before include "Eye blemish" , "Eyelid affliction" , "It pains viewer" , "Eyelid sore" , "Ocular affliction" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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