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Eyelid is swollen and it hurts. how do i treat this?
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See your doctor: It could be a hordeolum or "sty" or a soft tissue infection of your eyelid. You should see a doctor to determine the appropriate treatment since they are not the same for both diagnoses.
Answered 2/4/2013
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