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I have some type of bump under my eye under skin and woke up swollen

By Anonymous June 29, 2017 - 2:51am
 
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Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER.

This sounds like it might be a stye. Styes are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid.

Styes are caused by a bacterial infection. Usually the bacteria grow in the root (follicle) of an eyelash. An internal hordeolum is caused by infection in one of the tiny oil glands inside the eyelid.

Home treatment is all that is needed for most styes.

Apply warm, wet compresses for 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 6 times a day. This usually helps the area heal faster. It may also help open a blocked pore so that it can drain and start to heal.

Use an over-the-counter treatment. Try an ointment (such as Stye), solution (such as Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash), or medicated pads (such as Ocusoft Lid Scrub).

Let the stye or chalazion open on its own. Don't squeeze or open it.

Don't wear eye makeup or contact lenses until the area has healed.

If a stye is not getting better with home treatment, talk to your doctor.

Regards,
Maryann

June 29, 2017 - 9:38am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Thanks for your help. ...

February 15, 2018 - 2:22pm
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