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Hi. off & on sometimes my top eyelid is sore ..or the bottom. other than that i'm fine , & my eyes aren't red. only have been tired & stressed. what could be used to relieve the soreness? & what is it
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Eyelid sore: is it swollen? Do you have allergies? Sometimes especially after lying down the eyelid can swell due to fluid from the nose running into the tissue surrounding the eye. Could be sinusitis, You could try zyrtec (cetirizine). and see if it helps elevate head of bed, cool not cold, compresses on eye . F/U with urgent care it may be infected and you may need antibiotics. Eyes are improtant
Answered 7/8/2015
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