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My eye is very red, and irritated. i woke up scratching my eye ball and now there is a small white looking bump near my pupil. i do not have impaired vision, i bought some eye drops is this sufficient?

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Dr. Leon Reid answered

Redness, : Redness, irritation, and a "small white bump near my pupil" suggest a possible infection of the cornea. This is a very serious condition, and it should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Over the counter drops are not sufficient for treatment of a corneal ulcer.

Answered 10/3/2016

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The : The information below is of general medical nature and does not constitute medical advice or treatment for any one particular patient. It does not create a patient-doctor relationship. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the description of a red irritated eye with a corneal lesion can be compatible with a corneal ulcer, corneal foreign body, etc. It is very important to see an ophthalmologist immediately (or be seen at the emergency room).

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Dr. Mark Golden answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

There : There is no way to be certain. Any white spot on the front of the eye is a corneal ulcer (infection) until proven otherwise. I would try to see an ophthalmologist immediately.

Answered 10/4/2016

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