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What Causes Persistent Swelling In Eyes Despite Taking Medications?
I woke up this morning and my right eye was swollen and I went to the emergency room and the doctor told me it could be a spider bite or a bug bite he gave me three types of medicine and it still is swollen ive been putting an ice pack on it don t know what to do
It may take 36-48 hours for the drugs to act. If there is no progression or severe pain, you can wait till for the same duration before reviewing with an ophthalmologist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Persistent Swelling In Eyes Despite Taking Medications?
Hi, It may take 36-48 hours for the drugs to act. If there is no progression or severe pain, you can wait till for the same duration before reviewing with an ophthalmologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician