Question 1

can a stye (a bit painful and at times itchy) appear near tear duct? how can i treat it? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can appear near the opening of the tear duct. You just apply warm compress three to four times a day. It should resolve in a week. If it persists after 2 weeks, it may need I&amp;D (incise and drain).

Question 2

the area near my tear duct is very red,  swollen, itchy and painful when i blink. is that a stye? what do i do? how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Swollen tear duct: You may in fact have a stye or it may be an infection of the tear duct.  I suggest that you see an ophthalmologist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

inner left eye is painful to the touch and when blinking near the tear duct. i'm getting over a sinus cold. any connection? suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Most likely...: If you are suffering of an upper respiratory tract infection the possibility of getting symptoms in any part of your upper respiratory area( throat, ears, eyes, sinus..)might develop a secondary infection.This sounds it might be a stye so try to use warm compresses three times a day, drink plenty of fluids and rest during this season of illness. If worse or no improvement after a week see your dr.

Question 4

after swelling of lash line right eye near tear duct- swelling gone now only a dot on inner lash line- why?&what now? swelling is gone by the way

Accepted Answer

May be infected or: obstructed gland or duct. This may occur and can be painful Would watch this but if occurs use  hot compresses until you can see your doctor.

Question 5

i have a painful swelling under my eye, with redness near the tear duct. much worse today then it was yesterday. don't remember being bitten.

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis Vs. Stye: This sure sounds like an urgent problem requiring medical intervention and probably treatment.  Please get to your doctor's office urgently today.

Question 6

i woke up this morning and my eye is so painful. the pain is on the top eyelid and tear duct area. i can't even touch it and it hurts to blink?

Accepted Answer

Eye Pain: Eye pain can be a sign  of inflammation or infection. It could also be a manifestation of some other serious condition. You should get this looked at by a doctor, preferably today, before  it gets  worse.

Question 7

my top tear duct is swollen and slightly painful to touch. there's no discharge and my eye isn't watery. could this just be a blocked tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Chalazion: These are very common. Use warm compresses to your eye 4 times a day for 15 minutes each. After a few weeks, it should completely resolve. One thing to watch out for is infection, which may cause draining of pus, or fevers and chills. If it gets this bad, you need to seek medical attention. Hang in there!!

Question 8

i had a painful inflammation on my inner eye, behind the tear duct. it started to drain, but now my eyelids are swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical : attention immediately.You may have a developing cellulitis,which requires specific antibiotic treatment.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of inflammation of the tear duct? i have swelling on the upper left inner corner eyelid which is not going away, its not a lot but noticeable.not a stye, its not painful or tender to touch.no tearing,eye feels sore/burning/tired?

Accepted Answer

: I could be any of a number of things, without an exam it cannot be diagnosed.  I suggest you see an ophthalmologist

Question 10

how can u rupture a tear duct?

Accepted Answer

trauma: You cannot rupture a normal tear duct by ordinary activity.  It will open only with trauma which cuts into the lid on the inside portion near the nose.

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Can a stye (a bit painful and at times itchy) appear near tear duct? how can i treat it? thank you?

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The area near my tear duct is very red, swollen, itchy and painful when i blink. is that a stye? what do i do? how long does it take to heal?

A member asked:

Inner left eye is painful to the touch and when blinking near the tear duct. i'm getting over a sinus cold. any connection? suggestions?

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After swelling of lash line right eye near tear duct- swelling gone now only a dot on inner lash line- why?&what now? swelling is gone by the way

A member asked:

I have a painful swelling under my eye, with redness near the tear duct. much worse today then it was yesterday. don't remember being bitten.

A member asked:

I woke up this morning and my eye is so painful. the pain is on the top eyelid and tear duct area. i can't even touch it and it hurts to blink?

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My top tear duct is swollen and slightly painful to touch. there's no discharge and my eye isn't watery. could this just be a blocked tear duct?

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I had a painful inflammation on my inner eye, behind the tear duct. it started to drain, but now my eyelids are swollen. what should i do?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of inflammation of the tear duct? i have swelling on the upper left inner corner eyelid which is not going away, its not a lot but noticeable.not a stye, its not painful or tender to touch.no tearing,eye feels sore/burning/tired?

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