Question 1

what should i do? i have pain in outer corner of eye when blinking?

Accepted Answer

Lid infection: The most common cause of pain of the type you describe when blinding is an early stye of the outer portion of the lid.  Look for local redness in that area and touch to see if there is tenderness.  Styes are best treated early with frequent application of heat from a warm soaked washcloth.   If this does not work and the pain persists for more than 3-5 days, then see your ophthalmologist.

Question 2

bad bad pain in inner corner of my eye for the past two days.. look okay but it's so painful..

Accepted Answer

See an ophthalmologist: you need to see a doctor, a specialist for eyes is an ophthalmologist, but you might start with your family doctor.  Good luck!

Question 3

does eye pain and pinkness in corner of eye occur before shingles rash appears, or would you see a rash first?

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Ophthalmology: Studies show that ocular pain is a definite indication for a full history, physical, and visit with an eye specialist ASAP. The differential diagnosis can include glaucoma, which is an increase in the pressure in your eye that can threaten your vision, infections, trauma, corneal abrasion, subconjunctival hemorrhage, zoster related pain, dry eyes, episcleritis &amp; others. Please see Ophthalmology

Question 4

why are the corners of my eyes jelly like?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctiva: The white of the eyes is covered by a stretchy tissue called the conjunctiva.  In the corners, the conjunctiva is very redundant and folds over itself, especially when you look to the sides.  That's why it looks like there is jelly on the surface of the eye.

Question 5

i keep seeing wavy lines/lights at corner of my eyes. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Your description is consistent with an ophthalmic migraine.  These occur in the vision in both eyes simultaneously and last 15-45 minutes.

Question 6

itch in corner of one eye?

Accepted Answer

Itch in eye: There can be several reasons for itchy eye. Most commonly it could be because of allergy . some times the itching in one eye may because of a misdirected eyelash or a foreign body or may be a begins of an infection.

Question 7

what could cause an absyss in the corner of eye?

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Staph: Staphylococcus is the most common cause of an eyelid abscess.  They can be managed with hot soaks in some cases.  In others they will need to be drained.

Question 8

i have a small white dot in the corner of my eye?

Accepted Answer

Pingueculum: It's probably a pingueculum, particularly if it is painless.  These usually occur in the inner and/or outer white part of the eye. May be yellowish and occasionally can become inflamed. Other possibilities could include a cyst, scar, foreign body, calcium, limbal dermoid, tumor and others. If concerned see an eye md.

Question 9

why do i have dark skin at the corner of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark skin.: May need laser treatment. See a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Question 10

is seeing lights in the corner of my eye a concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are called photopsias.  They can be due to a retinal problem, including some very serious ones.  Call an ophthalmologist today.

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I keep seeing wavy lines/lights at corner of my eyes. why is this happening?

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What could cause an absyss in the corner of eye?

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