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Hi dr. for a about 3 days i have a irritation/ sore corner of my eye. it now feels as it is beginning to swell. not sure what i can do to remedy this?

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Stye?.: A stye is a red, swollen lump at the eyelid margin caused by an infection of glands that open near the base of the eyelashes.Doiing warm comprsses several times a day will usually resolve this.However to know from the description given.Best not to take chances and see a doc.

Answered 3/8/2019

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