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I had a painful inflammation on my inner eye, behind the tear duct. it started to drain, but now my eyelids are swollen. what should i do?
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Seek medical : attention immediately.You may have a developing cellulitis,which requires specific antibiotic treatment.
Answered 3/7/2021
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