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Have a cold. on antibiotics. noticed red swollen eyelid and felt small lump (2mm) upper part back eyelid. doc gave me genta ointment. is that gd rx?
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Not likely: Most likely you have a stye, a pimple like inflammation of one of the lid glands. The best treatment is very warm soaks, 5 times per day for about 4 minutes each. The gentamicin will do no harm but will not reach the infection.
Answered 10/4/2013
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