Question 1

do i need to see a doctor to treat what appears to be cold blister sores in the corners of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Herpes and eyes: Blister sores may be caused by the herpes virus which can cause a severe eye infection. Please consult your doctor or an ophthalmologist to get the proper treatment.

Question 2

prescribed nystatin ointment for my eyelid &outside corner of eye area. the pharmacy instructions specify to avoid eye. is it safe 2 use around eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Make sure it is outside and not get into the eye.

Question 3

minor impetigo by lips, treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). now a bit in outside corner of eye, how to treat? out of my home country &prefer no prescription. :)

Accepted Answer

Bactroban (mupirocin: This is a topical ointment.You need a prescription in the US,maybe not in other countries.

Question 4

i have a fluid like tissue covering the outside corners of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis ?: Hard to tell without a visual exam. Can be conjunctivitis or an allergic response. Have an eye specialist take a look.

Question 5

what can i put  on raw skin around outside corner of eyes from them constantly watering . skin hurts from being moist all the time?

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Vaseline: Vaseline will protect this and allow it to heal.  You benefit from reconstruction of this area.  See an oculoplastic surgeon for this.

Question 6

why is the outside corner of my eye red?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The outside of the eyeball (it is your eyeball and not your lid?) can become red by bleeding over the whites of the eye, local trauma, inflammations of various sorts  and certain systemic diseases.  Check with your ophthalmologist to sort this out.

Question 7

i am getting brown lines/shadows outside the outer corner of both my eyes, on the skin. i have never had that before and only noticed it about 2 days ?

Accepted Answer

Not a disease: What you described is not a disease. You may wish to sunscreen, however, be careful to use one that does not sting your eyes. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

why does the outside corner of my left eye always hurt?

Accepted Answer

Corner of left eye: You likely have a clogged or scarred gland. There are good treatments for this. Consult with us or see an EyeMD.

Question 9

the outside corners if my eyes are crusty, irritated, red, and painful when i move the skin. what is this and how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Angular blepharitis: What you're describing sounds like angular blepharitis.  Try using warm compresses for 5 minutes a day first.  If it does not get better you're going to need to see your ophthalmologist to get a prescription.

Question 10

there are cluster of bumps on the outside corner of my eye that itch. it started as one bump a few weeks ago and went away. now it's back this time in clusters. what could it be? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: This could represent many conditions such as viral infection, dermatitis, etc. You should see an ophthalmologist to determine the cause.

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Do i need to see a doctor to treat what appears to be cold blister sores in the corners of my eyes?

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Prescribed nystatin ointment for my eyelid &outside corner of eye area. the pharmacy instructions specify to avoid eye. is it safe 2 use around eye?

A member asked:

Minor impetigo by lips, treating with polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). now a bit in outside corner of eye, how to treat? out of my home country &prefer no prescription. :)

A member asked:

I have a fluid like tissue covering the outside corners of my eyes?

A member asked:

What can i put on raw skin around outside corner of eyes from them constantly watering . skin hurts from being moist all the time?

A member asked:

Why is the outside corner of my eye red?

A member asked:

I am getting brown lines/shadows outside the outer corner of both my eyes, on the skin. i have never had that before and only noticed it about 2 days ?

A member asked:

Why does the outside corner of my left eye always hurt?

A member asked:

The outside corners if my eyes are crusty, irritated, red, and painful when i move the skin. what is this and how do i treat it?

A member asked:

There are cluster of bumps on the outside corner of my eye that itch. it started as one bump a few weeks ago and went away. now it's back this time in clusters. what could it be? what should i do?

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