Question 1

there is a very small purplish, red bump on the inner side of my eye lid.. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Red bump: You may have a stye on your eyelid. Apply hot compresses to the stye until it comes to a head and drains.

Question 2

red inflamed inner upper eye lid for 2 week disposable contacts wearer. see red bump and white bump. possible causes? otc treatments? prescription treatments?

Accepted Answer

Eye swelling: Likely a stye. Can use warm compresses on the eye ,wash with baby shampoo and consider going to urgent care/ doctor for topical antibiotics for the eye since it has been 2 weeks . Would not  wear contacts till it heals.

Question 3

outer corner of my eye has discomfort. i rubbed my left eye and then had a red bump on the lower eyelid but it disappeared but still having discomfort?

Accepted Answer

More info: If no drainage, may use warm water on a sterile cotton ball and wipe down.  Do this several times a day using a new cotton ball each time.  If symptoms persist, please see your physician or an ophthalmologist.

Question 4

i have had a stye on my left upper eyelid for7+months now it hasnt gone away.it doesnt affect my vision or anything but it is a red bump without head?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid cyst: Looks like you had stye to start with. It has healed as far as the infection is concerned. But the swelling has now converted to a cyst that usually is painless. You can leave it alone and over a period of time it should shrink away. However you can have it removed surgically for cosmetic reasons. Please check with your insurance, if you have one, as they often will not cover a cosmetic surgery.

Question 5

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 6

my 2 week old infant girl has red swollen eye lid and redness under the eye w tiny acne looking bumps. i don't know what to do please help?

Accepted Answer

Take her to your doc: Don't fool around with your new born's eye. Take her to your pediatrician, or eye doctor.

Question 7

pale lesion looking bumps in the lower eyelid? there's no redness. my eyes are itchy and irritated. it's been a week and it hasn't gotten better or worse.

Accepted Answer

Requires : ophthalmology consultation and evaluation. Do not attempt to treat this on your own.

Question 8

please describe the white bumps and red swelling on my eye lid?

Accepted Answer

Inspissation/stye: You are probably describing little backed up oil gland secretory glands of meibom, and the more red and swollen one is likely a stye. Try warm compresses 2-4 times daily followed by massage with baby shampoo on a clean washcloth. This shod help to relieve the pressure in the stye and also improve the oil gland secretions. You may have to this for a week or so. If no improvement, seek help idoc.

Question 9

a bump underneath eye on eye lid red puffy and hurts what is it?

Accepted Answer

Stye: A completely clogged eyelid oil gland is called a chalazion or stye.  See your eye md for appropriate treatment.

Question 10

just got a random bump on my eye lid that hurts pretty bad. it's swollen and red. gotten bigger. what is it?? a stye maybe?

Accepted Answer

Treating a stye: It does sound like you have a stye, or chalazion, on the eye lid. This is a blocked oil gland in the lid that got clogged and possibly infected. The best thing to do is apply hot compresses on the eye frequently for 15-20 min right away which may help it go away. If no improvement in few days, may need to see eye doctor for additional treatment.

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Red bump on lower eye lid

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There is a very small purplish, red bump on the inner side of my eye lid.. what could this be?

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Red inflamed inner upper eye lid for 2 week disposable contacts wearer. see red bump and white bump. possible causes? otc treatments? prescription treatments?

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Outer corner of my eye has discomfort. i rubbed my left eye and then had a red bump on the lower eyelid but it disappeared but still having discomfort?

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I have had a stye on my left upper eyelid for7+months now it hasnt gone away.it doesnt affect my vision or anything but it is a red bump without head?

A member asked:

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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My 2 week old infant girl has red swollen eye lid and redness under the eye w tiny acne looking bumps. i don't know what to do please help?

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Pale lesion looking bumps in the lower eyelid? there's no redness. my eyes are itchy and irritated. it's been a week and it hasn't gotten better or worse.

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Please describe the white bumps and red swelling on my eye lid?

A member asked:

A bump underneath eye on eye lid red puffy and hurts what is it?

A member asked:

Just got a random bump on my eye lid that hurts pretty bad. it's swollen and red. gotten bigger. what is it?? a stye maybe?

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