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Painful Bump On Eye. What Should I Do?

Hi! I've been putting Petroleum Jelly on my eyelashes since 2 and a half weeks (coz they said it'll make your lashes longer so I tried and looks working) and I noticed something on my right eye. It's like a jelly thing and a bit bumpy. Kinda painful. I am rinsing it with water but still can't be removed. What should I do?
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hello dear,

Presence of bump can be suggestive of:
1. Stye- acute infection/inflammation of the glands in the eye lashes.
Associated with pain, swelling & watering of eyes.
2. Chalazion- chronic infection/inflammation of the meibomian glands of the eyelids.
3. Concretions
4. Meibomian cyst

Management involves:
1. Hot fomentation.
2. Application of topical antibiotic ointment.
3. Surgical management- done in case it is not controlled by medications.

So, it will be better to consult an Ophthalmologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find out the exact cause.
Based on that, appropriate management steps could be taken.

Kindly let me know if you have any further queries.

You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925

Wishing a speedy recovery.
Thanks & take care.
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Painful Bump On Eye. What Should I Do?

Hello dear, Presence of bump can be suggestive of: 1. Stye- acute infection/inflammation of the glands in the eye lashes. Associated with pain, swelling & watering of eyes. 2. Chalazion- chronic infection/inflammation of the meibomian glands of the eyelids. 3. Concretions 4. Meibomian cyst Management involves: 1. Hot fomentation. 2. Application of topical antibiotic ointment. 3. Surgical management- done in case it is not controlled by medications. So, it will be better to consult an Ophthalmologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find out the exact cause. Based on that, appropriate management steps could be taken. Kindly let me know if you have any further queries. You can ask me a direct query on this website using the below link: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-polash-sannigrahi/64925 Wishing a speedy recovery. Thanks & take care.