Question 1

dad has a sore red eye with a pimple-like white bump on the white of his eye. what could this be? how could it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: This is a normal structure which the eye makes to defend itself against dust and wind.  It is present next to the cornea (the front window) medially and laterally in the open space.It is more prominent during red eye conditions because it has few vessels, and so gets highlighted when the rest of the eye is red as it is paler. It does not need treatment.

Question 2

swollen red eye bags, hurts when blinking. does not have any sty bump. how can i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Try hot compress: Held on the eyes for at least 10 to 15 minutes several times daily. You can also try using artificial tears over the counter 2 to 4 times a day. If the symptoms persist you may need to be seen by an eye doctor to be prescribed medication. Good luck!

Question 3

i have swollen red eye bags, hurts a little when i blink. cant find any sty or the bumps inside nor outisde eye. may i know the cause and treatment tq?

Accepted Answer

Possible cellulitis: Sounds like early orbital cellulitis which requires treatment with antibiotics. Very important. So you will have to go to your doctor or the emergency room. 
Cellulitis means infection of the skin, and the skin around the eyes may be vulnerable to this.

Question 4

i randomly get small white bumps on my lower inside lid, the water line, sometimes they open like a pimple but have no liquid, are painful only if i touch them, dont cause eye redness or affect my vision, are open. go away 1/2 days. hsv?i have ghsv2?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist. Wish you good health!

Question 5

i have had red eyes for the past year. they are especially red in the corners, and at the edges. i have also noticed small raised red bumps on edges?

Accepted Answer

Redness: There are many causes of re eyes, the main cause, with no other symptoms like light sensitivity, is dryness.  Symptoms include burning  worse at night , scratchy sensation and blurry vision. The treatment  is lubricating eye drops; systane, blinks, refresh. The red spots are most likely areas of irritation called pingueculae. Use sunglasses while out doors.

Question 6

i have red ring around both of my pupils. been there for months. i don't know if it's eye strain or herpes related. i had herpes one virus right before eye redness. but no bumps or anything.

if it's eye strain related to ipad use what can help? any home

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: Never delay eye examination and treatment if you have had a herpes breakout of any kind. You must be evaluated and examined by a health care eye professional.

Question 7

son woke w/ puffy red eyes.  2 hrs later he had red bumps on face. no itch or pain. gave benadryl 3 hours ago, no change. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: If there has been no itching or burning, I would suspect an viral infection. If problem persists for more than 10 days or gets worse, see doctor.

Question 8

red eye lids with very small white spots?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : A few possibilities include allergy, blepharitis, rosacea, and contact dermatitis. See an ophthalmologist to get a precise diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

i woke up 2days ago with a red eye. no pains no itches no discharge, just redness. what are the possible causes.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: A simple red eye can be literally hundreds of things.  But in general if it is only red with no other symptoms like pain, itching, irritation, tearing, discharge, blurred vision it is unlikely to be anything to worry about.  Watch for other symptoms and if they occur you should see an eye doc.

Question 10

red eye after i get up?

Accepted Answer

Red eye morning: The most common causes of red eye in the morning are: not enough sleep, blepharitis, allergy, dry eye, eyes opening while sleeping. An eye MD can help you sort it out. In the meantime, get enough sleep. Blepharitis is treated with warm compresses in the evening followed by scrubbing the base of the eyelashes with a cotton swab dipped in diluted baby shampoo. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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Dad has a sore red eye with a pimple-like white bump on the white of his eye. what could this be? how could it be treated?

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Swollen red eye bags, hurts when blinking. does not have any sty bump. how can i treat this?

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I have swollen red eye bags, hurts a little when i blink. cant find any sty or the bumps inside nor outisde eye. may i know the cause and treatment tq?

A member asked:

I randomly get small white bumps on my lower inside lid, the water line, sometimes they open like a pimple but have no liquid, are painful only if i touch them, dont cause eye redness or affect my vision, are open. go away 1/2 days. hsv?i have ghsv2?

A member asked:

I have had red eyes for the past year. they are especially red in the corners, and at the edges. i have also noticed small raised red bumps on edges?

A member asked:

I have red ring around both of my pupils. been there for months. i don't know if it's eye strain or herpes related. i had herpes one virus right before eye redness. but no bumps or anything. if it's eye strain related to ipad use what can help? any home

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Son woke w/ puffy red eyes. 2 hrs later he had red bumps on face. no itch or pain. gave benadryl 3 hours ago, no change. what should i do?

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Red eye lids with very small white spots?

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I woke up 2days ago with a red eye. no pains no itches no discharge, just redness. what are the possible causes.

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Red eye after i get up?

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