A 22-year-old female asked:
my eyelid is swollen and hurts has been that way for 2 days now. this seems to be a chronic problem. why is that?
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Dr. Douglas Liva answered
39 years experience Ophthalmology
Meibominitis: It sounds like you are suffering from meibominitis which can lead to a swollen tender lid. Try warm compresses and gentile massage. If it worsens or you see no improvement see your ophthalmologist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Answered on Jul 18, 2014
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