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My right lower eyelid is swelling and hurts upon blinking. started at inner corner and swelling seems to get bigger everytime i sleep. what can i do?

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Blepharitis: If there is underlying cause that needs to be treated first. Otherwise antibiotic and antiinflammatory eye drops is the way to go. See an eye doctor.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 6/12/2015

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