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A member asked:
I have erythromycin ointment for eyelid lump and redness. should this go in the eye? she said just to cover eyelid to base of lashes. is this right
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Chalazion: Best easy approach is to apply dry hot compress to the eye lid for 5-10 min then apply the ointment inside the lower eye lid. The body temperature will melt it and it will go where it needs to go. Do this 4 times a day. If it is not resolved within 5-7 days it may need to be treated with minor surgery. The compresses may work equally effective without the ointment.
Answered 12/19/2013
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