Question 1

woke up with red swollen eye and it hurts?

Accepted Answer

Eye infected: A red eye with pain is typically infected.  Most likely it's a viral infection of the top of the eye-the conjunctiva or a bacterial infection of the eyelid-a "stye."  less likely causes are inflammation inside the eye (iritis or uveitis) or an acute glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).  You need to see you eye doctor to make the correct diagnosis and receive the proper treatment.

Question 2

what do you suggest if my right eye is swollen and it hurts.?

Accepted Answer

See an eye dr ASAP: Swollen eyes aren' normal, and especially if unilateral. If it hurts, even moreso. Go to your ER!

Question 3

hi my friend has a issue with eye her eye is swollen and it hurts when she blinks and close it or moves it a day ago her eye had puss come out?

Accepted Answer

Eye pain: Sounds like conjunctivitis or blepharitis. With her symptoms I would make sure she sees her physician and gets some antibiotic eye drops. Hope that helps

Question 4

my eye is swollen and it hurts when i touch it, what could be wrong? any treatment i can put on it?

Accepted Answer

Probably: A stye/chalazion. Use hot compresses and see ophthalmologist if no better in few days.

Question 5

i think i have a  pimple by nose and woke up this morning and my eye is swollen and i can't  see what do i do it hurts so bad?

Accepted Answer

Pimple: Try to apply a warm compress to the area. Of course, if your vision is affected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Question 6

outside corner of my eye is swollen beneath lower lashes. inside is very red. painful to touch. slightly itchy. even hurts when i blink. no bump like a sty would start. advice please?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis : Probably an inflamed conjunctiva. You need to see your doctor as you may need an antibiotic. Good Luck

Question 7

2days ago i woke up with a bump on lower lid and redness on eyelid. now my under eye is swollen puffy and red. classic stye progression?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Given the timing of the symptoms, most likely it is a stye and not a chalazion.  Continue using wash compresses as much as possible.  It the pain or swelling worsens, then a topical or oral antibiotic may be required.

Question 8

the red bit in the corner of my eye is swollen, how do i cure it?

Accepted Answer

Red swollen eye: Swelling in the corner of the eye can be due: allergy (apply cold ice packs if itchy especially); virus (is usually very itchy ; is very contagious; bacteria (need antibiotic drops); excessive sun exposure (called a pinguecula/pterygium) foreign body. See your eyemd if basic cold compresses do not help.

Question 9

my bro's left eyeball (exactly the eyeball esp. the white part, not the skin nearby the eye) is swollen, red n secreting fluid. what may had happened?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: By the sound of your description, the red-watery swelling of the white part-the conjunctiva-is irritated. Conjunctivitis may be viral, bacterial, allergic, chemical, or fungal. If symptoms are itching, watery with mild redness, think allergic. If an offending agent got into eye, think chemical or foreign-body related. The other types have a fair amount of yellowish-green discharge and discomfort.

Question 10

my mom has black marks and blisters and pus and swelling around her face to the point where her eye is swollen shut and its very red and inflamed. i know she needs a doctor but she is extremely resistant. ive been using antiseptic cream for now. ?

Accepted Answer

She needs evaluation: I’m sure you are concerned about her health and I agree with you. It sounds like she has a soft tissue infection (cellulitis) for which she needs antibiotics ASAP, possibly IV antibiotics. Take her to the nearest emergency room. Even during this time, ER physicians are treating all kinds of conditions besides covid 19. They will be able to care for her safely.

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What do you suggest if my right eye is swollen and it hurts.?

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Hi my friend has a issue with eye her eye is swollen and it hurts when she blinks and close it or moves it a day ago her eye had puss come out?

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My eye is swollen and it hurts when i touch it, what could be wrong? any treatment i can put on it?

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I think i have a pimple by nose and woke up this morning and my eye is swollen and i can't see what do i do it hurts so bad?

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Outside corner of my eye is swollen beneath lower lashes. inside is very red. painful to touch. slightly itchy. even hurts when i blink. no bump like a sty would start. advice please?

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2days ago i woke up with a bump on lower lid and redness on eyelid. now my under eye is swollen puffy and red. classic stye progression?

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The red bit in the corner of my eye is swollen, how do i cure it?

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My bro's left eyeball (exactly the eyeball esp. the white part, not the skin nearby the eye) is swollen, red n secreting fluid. what may had happened?

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My mom has black marks and blisters and pus and swelling around her face to the point where her eye is swollen shut and its very red and inflamed. i know she needs a doctor but she is extremely resistant. ive been using antiseptic cream for now. ?

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