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I have a blocked tear duct. cyst on my eye i have eye drops . was told by gp to bathe in hot water, now worse. what can i do to get rid quicker?
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Eye exam: Warm compresses for 10 minutes 4 times a day will help the cyst if it is a sty or chalazion . If the tear duct is blocked this will not help, it needs to be examined by an ophthalmologist.
Answered 1/20/2016
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More info needed: A blocked tearduct does not cause a cyst on the eye. If you mean a cyst of an eyelid gland, a chalazion, warm compresses, "lid scrubs" with baby shampoo, omega 3 fatty acids by mouth, and antibiotic/steroid drops may help. If all else fails, surgery (excision and or drainage of the gland) is the way to go.
Answered 4/8/2013
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