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I woke up with a swollen eyelid and pain on the side of my eye. what should i do?

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Possibly a stye : Try very warm compresses 2-4 times per day for 10' a time followed by gentle massages to the eye lid may help the backed-up oil gland secretions to drain. Usually this technique resolves the swelling and the stye should resolve within a week. However, if the swelling and pain increases, seek help from an eye md.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2020

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