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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Eye Ball?

Hello. My dad has been having some trouble with one of his eyes and I m very concerned about it. He has seen at least three doctors already and no one could really tell us what is going on with his eye. His eyeball is very red and swollen. However, his eyeball does not in any pain and his vision is not compromised. I took him to the ER on Monday and some eye drops were given to him. It is now Saturday and his eyeball is still not doing any better. I really needs some answers and I need to know that to do or who to send him to for help.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and swelling in the eye ball. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eye allergies , conjunctivitis , styes , chalazion or injuries. I would suggest you to wash your eyes with cold water several times a day , put corticosteroid eye drops in your eyes and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . If condition doesn't get better then consult ophthalmologist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and antibiotics . Do not apply any cosmetic product on face and put methyl cellulose eye drops in eye to prevent dryness .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Redness And Swelling In The Eye Ball?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and swelling in the eye ball. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like eye allergies , conjunctivitis , styes , chalazion or injuries. I would suggest you to wash your eyes with cold water several times a day , put corticosteroid eye drops in your eyes and take over the counter anti histamine like benadryl twice a day . If condition doesn t get better then consult ophthalmologist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Doctor may prescribe immunosuppressants along with anti inflammatory and antibiotics . Do not apply any cosmetic product on face and put methyl cellulose eye drops in eye to prevent dryness . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari