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I have clogged blocked gland on my eye. i've been treating it with warm compress for about 2 months. my eye is still blocked. what do i do?

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Dr. Nancy Appelblatt answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cut or drained: If it is a sty it may need to be removed , simple minor surgery. If it is a blocked tear duct, it may need to be unblocked. I would see an ophthmalogist, not optomotrist. And check out the american academy of ophthamology web page.

Dr Bensinger and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/21/2013

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