Question 1

how long does heat boil on the eye lid take to go?

Accepted Answer

Chalazion: There is no set time for the resolution of your condition. The medical term for heat boil or stye is chalazion. The normal oil duct gets blocked, and the oil builds up inside your eyelid.  You can heat the eyelid and try to milk out the trapped oil.  If the condition persists more than a few days, see you specialist eye md (ophthalmologist). You may need surgery.

Question 2

what a boil in the eye lid is called?

Accepted Answer

Boil likely stye: A "boil" in eyelid most l can be due to: meibomian gland dysfunction, styes, or chalazion, molluscum, rosacea, herpes. Check with eyemd. Treatment options available at eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com.

Question 3

components of eye lid & their function

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Eyelid: Hair, skin, mucosa , glands, muscles. Protect the eye, libricates the eye, prevent sweat from hitting eye ball. Wink and  look pretty (girls) or get the attention of girls (guys).

Question 4

is eye lid surgery safe?

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It is safe in the: right hands. Get 1st and 2nd opinions to see how different eye surgeons do the operation and post care. Oculoplastic surgeons are trained to do lid surgery, and finish fellowships in this post residency for 2 years. So, they have the best handle of what can happen, or go wrong, and advise you what is best in your unique situation. Listen carefully to the post care, follow up!

Question 5

puffy eye lid, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Probably not serious: Puffy eyes may be a sign of allergy or fluid accumulation around the eyes.Is there pain?One side or two?If just one-sided and painful,could be related to a stye.
An exam would resolve these issues.

Question 6

eye lid got swollen and hurts a little?

Accepted Answer

Warm Compresses: This sound like it could be a stye. A stye is usually caused by a blocked oil gland on the eyelid. Treatment includes warm compresses and lid massage over the bump to encourage the stye to drain. You should visit your eye doctor to examine your eyes and determine the exact cause of the problem, and the correct treatment.

Question 7

for celebs how much did eye lid surgery cost?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This depends upon the amount of surgery requested and performed and to a certain extent the location.  Typically the cost for instance of upper lid revision usually termed blepharoplasty is about $3000-$7000.  Add on cost for lower lids and revision of the brow and forehead.

Question 8

eye lid has swelled up with a buildup of puss?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Your symptoms warrant immediate attention. See your doctor or go to the casualty department of local hospital. Your symptoms suggest infection that need to be treated immediately.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

if lower eye lid is red, this is a sign of what?

Accepted Answer

Many possible: Causes: get it checked  if there is pain, swelling or discomfort.

Question 10

i have skin tags on my eye lid can it be removed?

Accepted Answer

Skin Tag Removal: There are several effective medical ways to remove a skin tag, including removing with scissors, freezing (using liquid nitrogen), and burning (using medical electric cautery at the physician's office).

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