Question 1

fleshy mass under top eye lid (lacrimal gland) i went to the opticians he said it's not a cyst or stye no fluid within it referred me for a biopsy ???

Accepted Answer

Evaluation : Presumably you saw an optometrist who advised a biopsy of a fleshy mass located in the lacrimal gland or by it. The referral to an ophthalmologist would be the next step, who will be able to advise you on the differential diagnosis of this mass. Sometimes other testing is necessary before considering a biopsy (blood tests, imaging). A tissue biopsy may be advised when definitive treatment required

Question 2

why do i have 2blisters on my eye lid?

Accepted Answer

Probably a stye: A style is a small abscess on the putter or inner eyelid. It is usually a staph infection. Seek medical attention if it persists for a few weeks or causes eye pain.

Question 3

components of eye lid & their function

Accepted Answer

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

why would my eye lid hurt when i touch it?

Accepted Answer

A stye: You may have an obstruction of one of glands of the lid.  This is called a hordeolum or stye.

Question 5

how to get something out of your upper eye lid?

Accepted Answer

Remove fr/ upper lid: To Remove something from upper lid, gently pull top eyelashes and eyelid &amp; lay upper lid on top of bottom eyelashes. This should help get it out. Otherwise, you can flip the lid with a cue tip at a mirror to see if you see something. Consult with us if needed. Otherwise an eyeMD can help.

Question 6

how can i fix the over lapping skin on my eye lid?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon Review: Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove over lapping skin of the upper eyelid. Sometimes medically necessary. As with any  surgery, do your homework.  Look at on line reviews -/+. Ask other patients. Eyelid surgery is both art and science; but art is most important. Look at before and after images.  Feild of vision testing can determine if the procedure is cosmetic or medically necessary.

Question 7

i m feeling pain in my upper eye lid... how to cure it?

Accepted Answer

Stye: Use warm compresses, possibly seeing your doctor. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/stye.

Question 8

what is the difference between a double and a single eye lid?

Accepted Answer

Single or double lid: The term double eyelid refers to the caucasian type of eyelid where you see a crease along the mid portion of the upper lid. The single lid is the more typical oriental lid where this crease is absent.

Question 9

i am having left lower eye lid twiching, what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Cause unknown: The cause is unknown although stress and fatigue are often listed as contributing factors. In most cases, the twitching is benign, will last a few days and disappear without treatment.

Question 10

why does my eye lid hurt when i blink. 23yo female suffering a cold?

Accepted Answer

Congestied sinuses: Could be sinus congestion because of your cold. Try taking decongestant.

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Fleshy mass under top eye lid (lacrimal gland) i went to the opticians he said it's not a cyst or stye no fluid within it referred me for a biopsy ???

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Why do i have 2blisters on my eye lid?

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Components of eye lid & their function

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Why would my eye lid hurt when i touch it?

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How to get something out of your upper eye lid?

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How can i fix the over lapping skin on my eye lid?

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I m feeling pain in my upper eye lid... how to cure it?

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What is the difference between a double and a single eye lid?

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I am having left lower eye lid twiching, what could be the cause?

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Why does my eye lid hurt when i blink. 23yo female suffering a cold?

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