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A 41-year-old female asked:
eye was streaming yesterday while i was out in the cold (0 c). now i have a burning, puffy & red spot under my eye. how best to treat or let heal?
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Dr. Robert Block answered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Dryness: I will assume when you say streaming that it was tearing. This is likely due to increased drying in the cold and or wind. This can sometimes result in redness in the area of drying. This will usually be self limited. If there is pain you should see an eye care professional.
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Dr. Michael Ham answered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Compresses!: Sounds like a sty. You can use warm compresses - a washcloth with warm water and hold it to the closed eye for 5-10 minutes 3 times a day. You can massage it with your fingers after the compress, but do not aggravate it. You are trying to get it to drain on its own. You may need it incised and drained if this does not work. See and ophthalmologist.
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What would be the best way to get my eye to stop hurting?
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Dr. David Malitz answered
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Depends: It depends on what is causing the discomfort. If you have a lash or a foreign body (piece of metal) or a scratch it helps to keep the eye closed. If you have sensitivity to the bright lights and an ache, you may have iritis and would need steroids to break the attack before permanent scarring ensues. If it is sinusitis and aching, need to see general doctor or an ears/nose/throat doctor...
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A 26-year-old female asked:
What is the best way to get something out of my eye?
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Dr. Ronda Alexander answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 19 years experience
Carefully: A safe way to get something out of your eye on your own is to gently wash out the eye with sterile saline which is meant for the eye (not a nasal solution). Tilt your head so that the 'bad' eye is higher and send the saline from the outer corner of the eye toward the inner corner, nearer the nose. You may need help keeping the eyelid open. Get help soon if the irritation continues.
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Dr. Robert Douglas commented
Orthodontics 51 years experience
If you have no saline use lukewarm tap water. Do not spray it forcefully into eye. You can use a CLEAN plastic squeeze bottle to gently flush the eye. If you have no relief, go to the ER of your local hospital or an emergency care clinic. Good luck
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