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A member asked:

The area near my tear duct is very red, swollen, itchy and painful when i blink. is that a stye? what do i do? how long does it take to heal?

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Dr. Mark Golden answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Swollen tear duct: You may in fact have a stye or it may be an infection of the tear duct. I suggest that you see an ophthalmologist for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 9/13/2016

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