Question 1

two painful bubbles on my waterline of my eye?

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If its on the eyelid: They could be cysts, though they would be painless.  Could be styes, which are certainly painful. Try warm compresses of at least ten minutes followed by lid massages.

Question 2

bubble on eye ball, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a cyst: Hard to say without a pic. Could be a pinguecula or a cyst.

Question 3

i have what appear to be bubbles in my left eye.?

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More information: Are you tlaking about bubbles on the surface of your eye?  This can be caused by an infection, or by a reaction to something that got onto your eye, such as pollen.  If you have a vision of bubbles, but there is nothing on the eyeball, this is a problem with your retina most likely and both problems could be an emergency.  Please see your eye doctor asap.

Question 4

i've got a bubble under my eye, what the heck is it?

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Unsure?: A bublle under you eye most likely represents edema (swelling) under the covering of the white of your eye (conjunctiva).  This can be due to allergies and many other conditions.  This is usually self limited and can be relieved with cold pack, antihistamines and mild compression.  Otc vasoconstricting eye drops may help.  If there is any pain, change of vision or concern, see eye doctor quickly!

Question 5

how do gas bubbles dissolve in your eye!?

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Absorbed into blood: If you are referring to the intraocular gases that retinal specialist use to repair problems of the retina, then the gases absorb into the bloodstream within 1 to 8 weeks, depending on the type of gas used. I hope this information helps.

Question 6

what to do if i have a floater in my eye feels like a bubble?

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See your eye doctor: Floaters are usually a normal process of aging of the vitreous gel in the eye, however, they can also be a sign of a serious eye issue, like a retinal tear or detachment.  If you are having floater symptoms, see your eye doctor ASAP to see if your floaters are a problem or not.

Question 7

gas bubble in eye?

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Placed at surgery: Gas bubbles are used at the time of intraocular vitreal surgery for retinal detachments and macular hole. They go away by themselves. Small bubbles occasionally occur with intravitreal injections of medicines. Those bubbles are small and go away very quickly.

Question 8

how come i have a bubble the white part of my eye?

Accepted Answer

Could be a cyst: A cyst occurs when a small break in the superficial layer of the conjunctiva happens and it heals in such a way where it causes a cyst. It needs to be removed to be cured. Draining is only temporary.

Question 9

why do i have a bubble on the white part of my eye?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: This is likely a pinquecula which is a benign pink to yellow elevation on the white part of the eye near the colored part.  It is caused by sun exposure.  Wear a hat or glasses to keep it from getting worse.

Question 10

what does a clear bubble on the white part of your eye mean?

Accepted Answer

Conj cyst: Usually a conjunctival cyst. It can be drained. If it returns, it can be excised. Your eye MD can confirm and treat in office.

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