Question 1

my bro's left eyeball (exactly the eyeball esp. the white part, not the skin nearby the eye) is swollen, red n secreting fluid. what may had happened?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: By the sound of your description, the red-watery swelling of the white part-the conjunctiva-is irritated. Conjunctivitis may be viral, bacterial, allergic, chemical, or fungal. If symptoms are itching, watery with mild redness, think allergic. If an offending agent got into eye, think chemical or foreign-body related. The other types have a fair amount of yellowish-green discharge and discomfort.

Question 2

my husband woke up this morning with his top eye lid swollen. under the eye is swollen also, but not nearly as much as the top. what can he do til he gets to the drs. tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

I : I would not delay seeking medical care at an emergency department to evaluate the cause of the swelling.  This has potential to effect his vision in the long term.

Question 3

my 15 month old was bitten by a mosquito close to his eye last night and this morning the eye is swollen shut. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

It happens: The soft tissue surrounding the eye will often puff up for a couple days after such a bite. The response is a protective one where the capillaries leak serum to dilute any toxin &amp; prevent it from invading the blood. I would just watch the area for any redness or drainage that would suggest an infection. A 15 mo won't let you apply a cool compress, but diphenhydramine might help if it itches.

Question 4

i have terrible pain where my eye lashes are.. the eye is swollen and feels bruised when i blink.. what is wrong? iv used a hot compress and warm water rinse also i used an ice pack

Accepted Answer

You : You might have a slight infection of the meibomian gland at the base of the eyelids.  Since you have had no improvement with hot compress, see your eye doctor to determine if you need an anti-biotic or suggest using eyelid scrubs to clean the lid margin.  Typical treatment will include twice a day lid scrubs (ocusoft lid scrubs are a good option), warm compresses for 5-10 minutes 2xs a day for 1 week and then 1x a day for a week and then 3xs a week or as needed.  Instilling artificial tears (preservative free preferred) 2-4x's daily. Possible anti-biotic 1-2xs a day for 1-2 weeks.

Question 5

woke up and my eye is swollen shut it the eye it's self seems fine not pink and is clear?

Accepted Answer

See Dr if persists: Swelling of eye lid(s) on just one side, with no evidence of conjunctivitis, may possibly be due to an insect bite on the eyelid? Another possibility might be an allergic reaction or sensitivity to contact lens cleaner or another chemical.  If there's no pain or disturbance of vision or photophobia it's less likely serious, but would suggest being a physician to evaluate your condition.

Question 6

good day. my eye is swollen on the bottom and inside the eye there seems to be something white and pimple-like. there is currently no pain but it is painful when i touch it and very tender. there is not pus but my eye is red and tears.

Accepted Answer

Stye: A stye is any lump that forms in your eyelids. There are two types. A hordoleum is a blockage of a sweat gland in the lower eyelid. A chelazian is a blockage in the meibomian gland of the upper eyelid. All are treated the same. Gentle wiping/massage of the edge of the affected lid helps to remove crusts and bacteria and loosen the blockage and prevent infection. Warm compresses help to drain them.

Question 7

swollen eye after a cologne spray got in the eye 
what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Rinse repeatedly: and well with saline (clean water if that is not available).

Question 8

my daughter (14) woke up with a swollen eye which is completely shut. she had some irratation from some make up she tried on saturday and washed it off.  i am wondering if she got some of it in the eye.  she had some swelling on sunday but now her eye is

Accepted Answer

Your : Your daughter should be evaluated by her physician as soon as possible today. Based on the exam she may be referred to an ophthalmologist for treatment.  Failure to diagnose and manage the problem could result in permanent damage and vision loss.  She should not go to school as she might have a contagious condition.

Question 9

swollen eye with white dot inside of the eye lid. redness and tender under the eye. what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: whenever you're not sure what to do, see your PCP. They will arrange referral if needed. The eye is an extension of the brain. So don't try to take care of it yourself. Call in the experts! You'll be in great hands! Take care now.

Question 10

how to get a swollen eye down? got headbutted playing basketball. it's not a black eye but is swollen like a nott under the eye as if watching boxing.

Accepted Answer

Cool compresses: And time.  You probably have a hematoma (blood collection) and possibly and subperiostial bleed.  Time and compresses are the best .  May take weeks to resolve.

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My bro's left eyeball (exactly the eyeball esp. the white part, not the skin nearby the eye) is swollen, red n secreting fluid. what may had happened?

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My husband woke up this morning with his top eye lid swollen. under the eye is swollen also, but not nearly as much as the top. what can he do til he gets to the drs. tomorrow?

A member asked:

My 15 month old was bitten by a mosquito close to his eye last night and this morning the eye is swollen shut. what can i do?

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I have terrible pain where my eye lashes are.. the eye is swollen and feels bruised when i blink.. what is wrong? iv used a hot compress and warm water rinse also i used an ice pack

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Woke up and my eye is swollen shut it the eye it's self seems fine not pink and is clear?

A member asked:

Good day. my eye is swollen on the bottom and inside the eye there seems to be something white and pimple-like. there is currently no pain but it is painful when i touch it and very tender. there is not pus but my eye is red and tears.

A member asked:

Swollen eye after a cologne spray got in the eye what can i do?

A member asked:

My daughter (14) woke up with a swollen eye which is completely shut. she had some irratation from some make up she tried on saturday and washed it off. i am wondering if she got some of it in the eye. she had some swelling on sunday but now her eye is

A member asked:

Swollen eye with white dot inside of the eye lid. redness and tender under the eye. what shall i do?

A member asked:

How to get a swollen eye down? got headbutted playing basketball. it's not a black eye but is swollen like a nott under the eye as if watching boxing.

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