bump on the inside of my eyelid, should i stop wearing contacts?

Question

I have pappilary conjuctivitis and haven't been able to wear contacts. There is a bump under my eyelid that hasn't healed, what should I do?

Answer 1

GPC: If you have bumps under your upper eyelids and are having problems with irritation, mucous, and contact lens intolerance, then you may have giant papillary conjunctivitis (gpc). This condition used to be more common before disposable contacts became popular. This still does occur occasionally and responds well to discontinuation of your contact lenses for several weeks or more + steroid drops.

Answer 2

If not born this way: Most people don't have perfectly symmetrical faces, so one eyelid may be lower than the other. If a person always had one eyelid lower, from birth or early childhood, that is likely normal for him. However, if an eyelid goes lower later in life, there may be a problem with the muscles of the eyelid or the nerves controlling the eyelid. An ophthalmologist (eye specialist) can figure it out.

Answer 3

This way from birth?: People usually don't have perfectly symmetrical faces, so one eyelid can be lower than the other. If a person always had one eyelid lower, from birth or childhood, that is likely normal for him. However, if an eyelid goes lower later in life, there may be a problem with the muscles of the eyelid, the nerves controlling the eyelid, or the lid itself. An ophthalmologist (eye M.D.) can figure it out.

Answer 4

Yes: Gentle massage with eye closed with warm compress. Also can let 'no tears' shampoo run through eyes and help clean out glands. Use j&j name brand baby shampoo, some generics burn. If not improving see eye doctor.

Answer 5

Depends where it is: If it is at the edge of the lid near the base of the lashes, and there is no redness, it may be a cyst or an ingrown eyelash. If there is surrrounding redness then it may be a stye. If warm compresses do not improve it within a couple of days, you should have it evaluated by an eye doctor in order to determine how best to treat it.

Answer 6

Stye or chalazion?: These are kind of like folliculitis for the eye-lashes usually caused by bacteria. Start with warm compresses. Don't squeeze it. You can pick up some otc solution or ointment to use. If it's getting worse or not getting better, go see your doc to make sure that that's what it is. Xanthelasmas are cholesterol deposits in the eyelids that are benign and also on the differential.

Answer 7

See an eye doctor: Upper eyelid bumps can have different causes. They can be infectious or inflammatory, or even arise without a specific reason. Each type of bump is treated differently, so your best chance for a quick recovery is to see your eye doctor. After a thorough examination, he/she can start the appropriate treatment.

Answer 8

Yes?: Need more information! re-ask your quesiton or re-phrase it. Inside the eye, could be allergic, infectious, viral or a chalazion. If an issue, see eye care professional promptly. "i am not seeing your question clearly".

Answer 9

Chalazion: Probably a small chalazion (plugged oil gland). Use warm compresses and it should resolve in 3-4 weeks but if not, have it evaluated.

Answer 10

A stye in your eye: Probably a stye... A bit like a pimple in our on the eyelid. Many can be treated by your family doctor with warm compresses and antibiotic eye drops. Some need to be drained and removed, usually by an ophthalmologist.

Answer 11

Cyst: This could also be an apocrine hydrocystoma. This is clear fluid filled cyst. You should have your ophthalmologist look at it and often times cysts or styes can be removed.

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