South Africa
A 27-year-old female asked:

Good morning i have something that feels like a little ball/sore on in my left eye/eyelid. it doesn't wanna get out and i cant see it but i feel it. its also causing me a headache, do i need to go see an eye doctor or gp? thanks

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
See PCP: May be a cyst or stye ( hordeolum ) must be visualized, evaluated and treated.
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Dr. Bernard Seif
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Eyelid bump: Please see an eye doctor. One possibility is that you have a small cyst. If necessary, it can be removed by an eye doctor or plastic surgeon. Peace and good health.
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Last updated Aug 6, 2019

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