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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Stinging Sensation On Eyelids

Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2014

Question: 3 days ago my bottom eyelid started to sting a little like when u get sweat in a cut. Then it swelled up and has been a little droppy. I woke up this morning and noticed the same stinging sensation on my other eyes bottom eyelid. What could this be? Contagious?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is infection of glands of eyelids- hordeolum.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history and the photos attached with the question.
This shows inflammatory swelling of the glands of the eyelid, in the form of hordeolum.
It is contagious and can involve one or more glands of one or both the eyes.

I treat this condition by use of antibiotic eye drops.
Use of warm compression and analgesic drugs provides symptomatic relief.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (23 minutes later)

Is this something i need to go to a doctor for or can i get the eyedrops i need at any store?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need antibiotic eye drops.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up.

You can get the eye drops from the store, but since it involves prescription it is better to consult your eye doctor or family physician for prescription of the drugs.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E