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I woke up saturday & my eyelid was swollen i put ice & a hot rag on my eye but its still swollen what im i suspose to do ?
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Warm moist compress: Unless you think the swelling is due to an injury. If there is redness or a pimple like lesion on the eyelid, then it is most likely a stye. If the swelling does not improve with warm moist compress, or if your symptoms worsen, then see your Dr.
Answered 4/8/2017
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Styes: If you have styes, then you likely have have underlying blepharitis (lid inflammation) which is causing your meibomian glands to become occluded and infected (like a pimple). Treatment is usually warm compresses for at least 12 minutes followed by lid massages with possible antibiotic/steroid combination eyedrop.
Answered 9/16/2017
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