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Pounding Mill, Virginia
A 57-year-old female asked:

Ithe inside corner of my eye was sore then this morning its swollen into the upper lid .what could it be?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Olivia Liao
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Stye: If you try some warm compresses and it does not improve then see your eye md. Oh and hold off on wearing eye makeup while it is sore.
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Dr. Mitchell Vogel
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Infection or chalazi: This could be a chalazion or stye which is an infection of the glands of the eyelid. Try warm compresses and see your eye doctor asap. Feel better.
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Last updated Apr 29, 2016

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