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Hi. my son has been to the doctor twice. he has a bump on his eye. first treated as eczema for a week. for the last 2 weeks we have been using an ointment for a sty. it isn't going away. no discomfort and its just a bump. no puss/sleep?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Meibomian gland: What you described suggests a chronic infection of meibomian glands. It would be prudent to see your doctor. For info visit this site: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/meibomian-gland-dysfunction#1

Answered 3/22/2022

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A member asked:

Hi. my son has been to the doctor twice. he has a bump on his eye. first treated as eczema for a week. for the last 2 weeks we have been using an ointment for a sty. it isn't going away. no discomfort and its just a bump. no puss/sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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