Question 1

i have a white bump on the inside of lower eyelid close to the nose. it is causing my eye to swell down to the cheek bone and waking up with that eye matted shut. after a hot shower the eye waters for hours. what could be the cause? and what to do about i

Accepted Answer

Eye: This could be a plugged up eyelid gland, either a sweat gland (sty) or oil gland ( chalazion). The usual treatment for both is hot packs applied to the site. If not better with that in a few days or if there is redness to the eye and/or discharge, you should get it checked by a doctor.

Question 2

i have a small white bump on my lower right eyelid. feels scratchy. nothing in my eye. not taken anything new, no drops, not bumped into anything. no allergies?

Accepted Answer

: You should or someone can help you to inspect the mucosal surface of the lower eyelid, particularly where you have the white bump.

Question 3

got white bump inside eyelid bottom eye lid swollen maybe sty will it go to left eye having major panic or go blind right lower swollen using warm compress ?

Accepted Answer

Don't panic: likely will not spread of cause blindness, hot compresses good, see PCP, for treatment, https://www.healthline.com › health › beauty-skin-care › best-stye-remedies

Question 4

i have a white bump in corner of my eye, what is it?

Accepted Answer

White bump: White bumps in the corner of the eye most often is due to a clogged gland: most often a meibomian gland at base of eyelash which causes a sty; or sweat or sebaceous gland). Clogging often due to the normal bacteria of our body getting into the glands (blepharitis). This can also cause the eyelids to get stuck together. See eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com for more info.

Question 5

what to do if i have this small white bump in the corner of my eye, what is it?

Accepted Answer

White bump: The white bump on your eyelid may either be a chalazion or stye. Either condition is benign but see your doctor for treatment.

Question 6

i found a white bump on the outer part of my eyeball about two weeks ago. it is painless but sensitive and causes the area to be bloodshot.

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: This most like a pingueculum on the white part of the eye which when dry or irritated can become red and irritated.  Use over the counter tears 6 times a day for the next week and this should improve.

Question 7

hard, small, white bump in inner corner of eye, no head, will not pop or go away, been there for about 6 weeks, no visible head, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Growth on eye: This small white bump may represent a small cyst or blister.  In this case, there is nothing to do about it as long as it's not bothering you.  This also may represent a normal structure on your eye.  If it persists, have an ophthalmologist evaluate it.

Question 8

i have this red and white bump on my water eye led what is it?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: Sounds like a pinguecula, which is a deposit/build up on the white part of the eye (sclera) due to uv light and dryness of the eyes.  You can use artificial tears, and use a cap and/or sunglasses when outdoors.  Sometimes you do not notice them until there is inflammation causing a red background making the white spot(s) more noticeable.

Question 9

what could this small white bump under left eye be?

Accepted Answer

Lump under left eye: Send a photo or consult with us: could be a stye/chalazion or a cyst. Do you have any history of smoking or cancer? Let us know to help you better.

Question 10

there is a small white bump/dot under my eye. what is it and can i cut it off?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: If the dot is on the skin then it might be a sebaceous cyst.

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I have a white bump on the inside of lower eyelid close to the nose. it is causing my eye to swell down to the cheek bone and waking up with that eye matted shut. after a hot shower the eye waters for hours. what could be the cause? and what to do about i

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I have a small white bump on my lower right eyelid. feels scratchy. nothing in my eye. not taken anything new, no drops, not bumped into anything. no allergies?

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Got white bump inside eyelid bottom eye lid swollen maybe sty will it go to left eye having major panic or go blind right lower swollen using warm compress ?

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I have a white bump in corner of my eye, what is it?

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What to do if i have this small white bump in the corner of my eye, what is it?

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I found a white bump on the outer part of my eyeball about two weeks ago. it is painless but sensitive and causes the area to be bloodshot.

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Hard, small, white bump in inner corner of eye, no head, will not pop or go away, been there for about 6 weeks, no visible head, what is this?

A member asked:

I have this red and white bump on my water eye led what is it?

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What could this small white bump under left eye be?

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There is a small white bump/dot under my eye. what is it and can i cut it off?

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