HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does A Red Rash On The Corner Of The Eyes Indicate?

Hi, Two weeks ago I started having a red mark about the size of 1cm appeared above the corner of my left eye & between my nose bridge. It was swelling, sore, irritated. I thought it was insect bite & had been applied Caladryl for over a week until the center was bruised, & I felt numbness around this spot. Then I stopped using Caladryl for the last 3 days. This red bump is still swelling and today I start seeing pus appearing around the bruise top surface of this red mark. I still have irritation and every now and then, I feel the sharp pain on this spot.
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Very likely you are having a blocked tear duct and you will need to see your doctor to have an examination and proper treatment. Sometimes some patients get better with just an antibiotic ointment in the eye that fights infection and reduces swelling. In other cases patients may need some office procedures to open the duct. Massaging the tear duct will be a help also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Does A Red Rash On The Corner Of The Eyes Indicate?

Hello, Very likely you are having a blocked tear duct and you will need to see your doctor to have an examination and proper treatment. Sometimes some patients get better with just an antibiotic ointment in the eye that fights infection and reduces swelling. In other cases patients may need some office procedures to open the duct. Massaging the tear duct will be a help also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.