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I woke up this morning with a red bump next to the outer corner of my eye, it stung when i touched it. over the course of about 4 hours it became swol?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Stye most likely: If the vision is normal and the eye is not red, then this is probably a stye. Treat this with hot compresses, frequently throughout the day until is shrinks and disappears which is the usual outcome If it persists, see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 12/16/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a red bump next to the outer corner of my eye, it stung when i touched it. over the course of about 4 hours it became swol?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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