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Why is my left eyelid red and swollen and dry?
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Could be infection.: Could be inflamed or infected. If the whole eyelid is red, that could be something called blepharitis, and if the eye is likewise red, blepharoconjunctivitis. Regardless, eye drops may help.
Answered 10/10/2015
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