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The red bit in the corner of my eye is swollen, how do i cure it?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Red swollen eye: Swelling in the corner of the eye can be due: allergy (apply cold ice packs if itchy especially); virus (is usually very itchy ; is very contagious; bacteria (need antibiotic drops); excessive sun exposure (called a pinguecula/pterygium) foreign body. See your eyemd if basic cold compresses do not help.

Answered 5/14/2016

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