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My top eyelids have been swollen for weeks after antibiotics and antihistamine eyedrops and warm compress. please help?
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See eye doctor: You may have blepharitis which would not respond to antihistamine or antibiotic. People with rosacea are prone to have this problem as well. Consult a dermatologist or eye doctor.
Answered 1/16/2015
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