Question 1

my right eye keeps spasming on the bottom lid. it has been happening for the past 2 weeks every day. what could it be as it's very irritating?

Accepted Answer

Internal inflammatio: Individuals with Crohn's disease have auto-immune syndrome, which makes them prone to inflammation inside the ocular tissues. While taking oral prednisone, this can be very low-grade and subtle.  An eye surgeon uses examination instruments producing wonderful detail with LED lighting that can help see the microscopic cells [yes cells] of inflammation inside the eye , quickly diagnosing for Rx.

Question 2

i can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

Accepted Answer

: You may go to a primary care doctor as a start although, you should go to the emergency room You may qualify for temporary insurance coverage. This sound like you need an MRI which is expensive

Question 3

the eyelid on the bottom to the left has swelling and in the area is some pain my eyeball itself is fine it's just the lid and area do i get seen?

Accepted Answer

Probable sty: Likely an infection of one of the glands in the eyelid. Medical term is hordeolum. Warms compresses 4-5 times a day for 10-15 minutes with gentle pressure applied to the  
area. If not quickly resolved will need topical bacitracin opthalmic ointment which is a prescription. If there is significant swelling and redness involving much of the eye lid oral antibiotics are occasionally needed.

Question 4

my son is 2 years from one month in his upper eye he had a lid now it spread to two eyes in lower eyelid , wat should i do now ,?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Take him to Ophthalmology doctor to be evaluated to find the cause so be treated.

Question 5

when i pick with my eye and pull my eye lid up and down i get little bumps along the rim of my eyelid. are these germ bump or something? they go away.

Accepted Answer

They are: The contents of the eyelid oil glands that you just expressed.  Ignore them; they are harmless.

Question 6

can selsun blue be used around the eyes and eyelids?

Accepted Answer

It will burn : If it gets in your eyes, it will burn as other shampoos would.  Keep your eyes closed, but if it does get in your eyes, flush it out with water thoroughly.

Question 7

what does a squeaking eyeball sound mean when you close your eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: A not uncommon symptom that is benign. Can be from micro air trapping, conjunctival congestion, dryness ; other mechanical local factors. Try optive refresh otc tears.

Question 8

what would cause eyes and/or eyelids to sting when in bright lights?

Accepted Answer

A few possibilities: This could be due to allergies, dry eyes, or eye infections.  All can start or affect 1 eye first.  The treatments are very different. For allergies, zaditor (ketotifen) is a good otc eye medicine.  For dry eyes, lubricating tears are necessary.  For infection, usually of the eyelids, start with eyelid warm compress and diluted baby shampoo scrubs.  You should have a baseline exam with your eye doctor.

Question 9

slight pain after rubbing my eyelid. i feel the pain around my eye. ?

Accepted Answer

Red?: Do you have any redness? Sign of infection or allergy? Rinse the eye with saline and avoid rubbing it ir irritating it.

Question 10

why does chalazion feel like it's on my eyeball when i press my eyelid? i can't see it.

Accepted Answer

In eyelid: A chalazion is a cystic nodule in the substance of the lid.  You can feel it when you put your finder on it.  Since it has some mobility, it may feel like it is resting on the surface of the eye.  But it is in fact in the lid.

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My right eye keeps spasming on the bottom lid. it has been happening for the past 2 weeks every day. what could it be as it's very irritating?

A member asked:

I can't walk. my symptoms started a few months ago with involuntary eye movement and tremors/spasticity and now when i try to walk it feels like i'm being electrocuted in my legs and my knees can't hold me up. i don't have ins. & dont know what to do?

A member asked:

The eyelid on the bottom to the left has swelling and in the area is some pain my eyeball itself is fine it's just the lid and area do i get seen?

A member asked:

My son is 2 years from one month in his upper eye he had a lid now it spread to two eyes in lower eyelid , wat should i do now ,?

A member asked:

When i pick with my eye and pull my eye lid up and down i get little bumps along the rim of my eyelid. are these germ bump or something? they go away.

A member asked:

Can selsun blue be used around the eyes and eyelids?

A member asked:

What does a squeaking eyeball sound mean when you close your eyelid?

A member asked:

What would cause eyes and/or eyelids to sting when in bright lights?

A member asked:

Slight pain after rubbing my eyelid. i feel the pain around my eye. ?

A member asked:

Why does chalazion feel like it's on my eyeball when i press my eyelid? i can't see it.

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