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Severe itching in rt eye. upper lid is swelling and red. going on for a month now it comes and goes. dr said allergies. allergy eye drops not working?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes: Could be eyelid infection or style .Requires doctor visit in person or an HealthTap to diagnose and treat

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 2/28/2016

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

One side only?: Name of "allergy eye drops"? Are you reacting to the drops? Allergy to what??? on only 1 side? Is it the skin or the inside of the lid? Probably you need tacrolimus ointment .1% prescription. See a dermatologist.

Answered 2/29/2016

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A member asked:

Severe itching in rt eye. upper lid is swelling and red. going on for a month now it comes and goes. dr said allergies. allergy eye drops not working?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Cremers agreed

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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