Question 1

i use at home waxing strips and now underneath my eyebrow on my eyelid it's red and burning it's been like that all day .  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Well, I think it is: safe to assume that something in the waxing strips was an irritant to your eyes.Your description suggests the irritation is limited to your eyelid; better than chemical injury to the eye itself! Start with warm, moist compresses (clean cloth) on eye for 15 minutes every couple hours. Try some OTC low dose (1 or 2.5%) hydrocortisone cream/gel meant for the eye, applied VERY carefully. Worse: to Doc

Question 2

i get what looks like styes on my eye lids occasionally, i use baby shampoo to keep them at bay. 3 months ago, they got much more extreme covering my entire eye lid and  i have had some level of them since. they wax and wane but never go away. is there an

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Styes: Please make an appointment to an eye specialist! You will get good care, I'm sure!

Please let me know how things go.

PS: I am 72, started wearing glasses at age 6, broke 4 pair that year. Still wearing glasses but can't see out of my right eye.

Question 3

why my eyes so dry every morning i can't open them without using eye drops n there's a lot of 'eye wax'? it's been more than ten years

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See below: You have some form of dry eye syndrome and need to see an opthalmologist

Question 4

my eyes. in 2003 one day i woke up, and for some strange reason i could not see properly?  my right eyes when i looked out of it was like blured, and my left eye was like looking out of wax paper.  i took an asprin and about 4 hours i had my sight back...

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The : The blurring of vision you are describing could be caused by a large list of reasons ranging from benign dry eye to a more serious blood flow issue.  It is important to note if you are experiencing any other neurologic symptoms during these episodes such as headache, nausea, numbness/weakness of your arms or legs, dizzyness, ect.  These could be signs of a blood flow issue and warrants a prompt workup with your pcp.

The fact it clears with Aspirin is unusual and may or may not be related to your condition.  Dry eye can also cause blurry vision when you wake up.  This usually resolved with blinking or consistant artificial tears.  Other corneal issues have also been known to cause blurryness in the am.

I'm sorry i can not give you a set answer.  You do need a proper eye examination by an ophthalmologist to rule out corneal or retinal problems.  If the eye examination is normal, the doctor may want to refer you to a neuro-ophthalmologist for a further evaluation.

Question 5

for a month my ear ,head and eye all hurt on the left side what can it be ? i had antibiotic twice and it still hurts and the doctor check my ear and said it wasnt red but it still hurts too... they just said had wax in ear

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Sinus/dental: Further work up is needed for persistent pain. Your best reference remains your doc, who has followed your ailments. Most likely imaging, such as X-ray or CT will be needed along with an ENT exam. Facial pain is many times radiated and hard to diagnose. Sinus and/or dental causes are somewhat common.

Question 6

what are some remedies for burnt eyebrows after waxing them, what to do?

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Depending on what: section or part of your eyebrow you 'burnt' with wax. Usually hot wax is intolerable to apply if it's that hot. Did you end up waxing it off or not? If you singed your hairs and they are still there, they will continue growing. If you waxed them off, they will eventually grow back in 4-6 weeks. If you burnt your skin or have a 2nd degree burn from it, it will take much longer &amp; you must treat it.

Question 7

why does my eyebrow/eyelid droop sometimes?

Accepted Answer

Horner's Syndrome: Some people have a weakness in the nerve input that helps keep the upper eyelid open.  It is part of the sympathetic nervous system and the weakness is called Horner's syndrome.  Often times it is also associated with a slightly smaller pupil in the same eye.

Question 8

what does it mean if my eyebrow/eyelid droops periodically?

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You live in gravity: There are many causes of this, but it primarily is caused by living in gravity. Don't blame it on age!  There can be problems with the muscles in the eyelid or eyebrow.  An oculoplastic surgeon is the best to diagnose this.  Look at www.ASOPRS.org.

Question 9

the upper part of my eyelids, just below my eyebrow, is yellow.  why? its not bothersome, more curiosity. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Xanthalasma: It's possible that the yellowish raised lesions you have are xanthalasmata. Benign and partially a heredity basis, they can be removed and sometimes may be an indication of high levels of blood lipids. They are more common in asians and individuals of mediterranean descent.

Question 10

i have 32 years old, and have a double vision ! but when i put my eyebrows or eyelid up double vision is show it up, when i put it down is disappear ?

Accepted Answer

See eye doc!: Please see an optometrist  or an ophthalmologist (M. D.).  You need to be examined by an eye professional.  Do it this week, to be sure that there is not something serious going on.  If you have worsening of your symptoms, a fever or headache, or any other unusual symptoms, go to an ER.

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Eyelid burnt after eyebrow waxing

A member asked:

I use at home waxing strips and now underneath my eyebrow on my eyelid it's red and burning it's been like that all day . what should i do?

A member asked:

I get what looks like styes on my eye lids occasionally, i use baby shampoo to keep them at bay. 3 months ago, they got much more extreme covering my entire eye lid and i have had some level of them since. they wax and wane but never go away. is there an

A member asked:

Why my eyes so dry every morning i can't open them without using eye drops n there's a lot of 'eye wax'? it's been more than ten years

A member asked:

My eyes. in 2003 one day i woke up, and for some strange reason i could not see properly? my right eyes when i looked out of it was like blured, and my left eye was like looking out of wax paper. i took an asprin and about 4 hours i had my sight back...

A member asked:

For a month my ear ,head and eye all hurt on the left side what can it be ? i had antibiotic twice and it still hurts and the doctor check my ear and said it wasnt red but it still hurts too... they just said had wax in ear

A member asked:

What are some remedies for burnt eyebrows after waxing them, what to do?

A member asked:

Why does my eyebrow/eyelid droop sometimes?

A member asked:

What does it mean if my eyebrow/eyelid droops periodically?

A member asked:

The upper part of my eyelids, just below my eyebrow, is yellow. why? its not bothersome, more curiosity. thanks!

A member asked:

I have 32 years old, and have a double vision ! but when i put my eyebrows or eyelid up double vision is show it up, when i put it down is disappear ?

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