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I have a sty on the tip of my eyelid that has grown over a good few years, now i notice there's a couple more coming out towards my tear duct region. what's the process of getting it removed and should i go to an eye specialist or?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No One: except an Opthamologist (Eye Specialist) should be treating these issues Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 11/17/2019

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A member asked:

I have a sty on the tip of my eyelid that has grown over a good few years, now i notice there's a couple more coming out towards my tear duct region. what's the process of getting it removed and should i go to an eye specialist or?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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