Question 1

i have had swelling on my left upper eyelid with no pain. what might be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Possible chalazion: A chalazion is an infected meibomian gland in the eyelid and can cause painless eyelid swelling. Other comon causesof sweeling in the eyelid include a stye (usually with pain), common cold viruses , blepharitis,  and cellulitis.

Question 2

i was in a car accident a week ago. could that be why my left upper eyelid keeps twitching? no pain just frequent and annoying.

Accepted Answer

Myokimia: Twitching of the eyelid is generally unrelated to  your car accident.  It is related to damage of the muscle fibers there are very thin surrounding the eye.  It is usually caused by squinting too much.  It will go away by itself.

Question 3

i have a. bump on my upper eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Stye or chalazion?: These are kind of like folliculitis for the eye-lashes usually caused by bacteria. Start with warm compresses. Don't squeeze it. You can pick up some otc solution or ointment to use. If it's getting worse or not getting better, go see your doc to make sure that that's what it is. Xanthelasmas are cholesterol deposits in the eyelids that are benign and also on the differential.

Question 4

what to do if i have a ball on my upper eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses help: You need to see your eye doctor immediately, if you have a foreign object UNDER your lid, so they can evert your lid, and retrieve the foreign object. If it's a stye or looks like a ball at the edge of your lid, then it's non-emergent and can wait until you get to the eye dr. A warm compress for 10-15 minutes 4 times a day can help decompress it. Not hot, just warm! Be kind to your eye!

Question 5

what causes a yellowish tint on the upper eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Xanthelasma?: Xanthelasma are yellowish plaques on the upper eyelids (usually) and could indicate the risk for a lipid disorder. Sometimes subcutaneous blood from a bruise of the forehead will track to the eyelids and give a yellowish tint.

Question 6

what could be causing my upper eyelid to be swollen?

Accepted Answer

Infection / allergy: Swelling of the upper eyelid could be from an infected oil gland or skin glan, from a blocked oil gland (stye or chalazion), from allergy, from an insect bite or exposure, and from edema related to lying down. Infections are usually painful, tender and diffuse, while a stye is more like a non-tender lump. Allergy usually is associated with itching. Also, blepharitis is a chronic low grade infection.

Question 7

what should a small bump on the rim of the upper eyelid be?

Accepted Answer

Stye: Occluded meibomian (oil) glands along the edges of the lid can get stopped up and cause a bump or swelling along the lid margin.  Other causes can be papilloma (wart), skin tumors, or even irregular skin growth.  See an ophthalmologist to see if it is prudent to remove it.

Question 8

i have my swelling in my upper eyelid from past one month ?

Accepted Answer

Chalazion: A circumscribed usually non tender swelling in the upper eyelid is Chalazion. It is a cyst that usually reduces in size over time though may not completely disappear. If symptomatic, an ophthalmologist can remove it under local anesthesia. More diffuse and painful swelling needs examination by your family physician.

Question 9

my left upper eyelid has been discolor, how to remove them?

Accepted Answer

Discolored eye: You need to find out first what is causing the discoloration and treat the underlying cause. Visit your doctor first, who will in turn refer you to eye doctor if that is the case.

Question 10

i have a red line along my upper eyelid. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: I wold need to see it.  Try diluting one drop baby shampoo in palm with water and use finger to stir it and use finger to gently wipe lids with mixture.  Then warm moist towel soak for 10 minutes twice a day until you see eye md.

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I was in a car accident a week ago. could that be why my left upper eyelid keeps twitching? no pain just frequent and annoying.

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I have a. bump on my upper eyelid?

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What to do if i have a ball on my upper eyelid?

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What causes a yellowish tint on the upper eyelid?

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What could be causing my upper eyelid to be swollen?

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What should a small bump on the rim of the upper eyelid be?

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I have a red line along my upper eyelid. what could this be?

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