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Our son, 2 yrs old, woke up this morning with a swollen eye lid. only one eyelid. eye is not red or discoloured. only the eye lid is swollen. also not puss or discharge. not red or irritable. slightly discomfort. any thing that we can do or give?

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Dr. Andrew Dahl
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Observe: Likely from mild trauma or an early stye. Do not do anything at present but observe it, If swelling spreads to face or there is any fever (both unlikely) have him checked by MD
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