Question 1

they inner corner of my eyes hurts, has for three days, its a little red and a little swollen doesn't look like there is anything in it.?

Accepted Answer

Eye witness: Pain in the eye needs to be checked, but the likely reason is a hordeolum-or stye. Warm compresses resolve these faster.  Use a clean hot wash cloth several times an hour. As it may be an infection, you may need antibiotic drops. Boric acid eye wash can relieve some of the sting before you see a doctor.

Question 2

corner of right eye swollen. possible causes?

Accepted Answer

It depends on...: If it is the corner near the nose it could be an infection or blockage of the lacrimal sac.  This is most likely if you have tearing or marked pain. This should be evaluated asap. You could also have an infection called angular blepharitis or a blockage of a meibomian gland called a chalazion.  If it persists you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

what can i do if the inner corner of my eye is swollen?

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probably allergy: This is probably a reaction to an allergen or to the preservative in an eye drop. Apply cold compress within 24 hours and then warm compresses.

Question 4

corner of eye is swollen and hurts very badly? what can i do about this?

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Naphcon A: You could try an anti-histamine eye drop for 1-2 days - Naphcon A or Opcon A.  If that doesn't help, see your eye doctor.

Question 5

for the past week i've been waking up every day with the inside corner of my right eye considerably swollen. should i be concerned?

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YES: See an eye specialist or your family physician for further examination, evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

my eyes are puffy and swollen inside corners, what's wrong with it?

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Multiple causes: It may be what is called pinguecula (see picture) which occurs in just about everybody to some degree.  Uv exposure from the sun changes collagen white fibers into yellowish raised area that may seem swollen.  If you mean the eyelids on the inside corners are puffy then it is from allergy. See an ophthalmologist for proper diagnosis ; therapy.

Question 7

swollen between top corner of my eye and my nose?

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? dacryocystitis: 1)There is a sac called lacrimal sac which accumulates the tears secreted in the eyes and its duct opens on the side of nose on either side. If it is inflamed it can give rise to pain,swelling,discharge- inner corner of the eye, tearing if the tear cannot drain because  of inflamn. of the lac.sac.2) The punctal stenosis /infn of opening of the tear duct along the upp.eyelid can also cause swelllin

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

the inside corner of my eye is swollen. any eye drops i can use for this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Without knowing the cause of the swelling, it's hard to say.  I would recommend seeing an ophthalmologist to diagnose your problem.  She/he could then advise appropriate treatment.

Question 10

my eye is swollen and pus is coming from the corner of eye. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Red eye: Possibly red eye. You need to be seen by a doctor or an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

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They inner corner of my eyes hurts, has for three days, its a little red and a little swollen doesn't look like there is anything in it.?

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Corner of right eye swollen. possible causes?

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What can i do if the inner corner of my eye is swollen?

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Corner of eye is swollen and hurts very badly? what can i do about this?

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For the past week i've been waking up every day with the inside corner of my right eye considerably swollen. should i be concerned?

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My eyes are puffy and swollen inside corners, what's wrong with it?

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Swollen between top corner of my eye and my nose?

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

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The inside corner of my eye is swollen. any eye drops i can use for this?

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My eye is swollen and pus is coming from the corner of eye. what should i do?

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