A 24-year-old female asked:
My eye lid has swellin on one side that hurts n gets worse everyday its effectin my vision abilty to stand or lay down?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Stye: This is most likely a stye which can spread inflammation over the whole lid before it localizes. Try using very warm washcloths for 4 minutes, 5 times per day. If that fails then check with your ophthalmologist for a better diagnosis and treatment.
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