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My upper eye lid is tender to touch and so is my lower eye lid what could it be ? my upper eye lid is also going red and starting to swell up

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Dr. Al Hegab
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Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Looks like infection: However, you won't find help online, you need to be seen ASAP by your doctor or better by an ophthalmologist, you need immediate treatment Please don't rub or squeeze your eyes hard till seen and treated, good luck
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