What Causes Pain In The Upper Eye Lid?

Posted on Thu, 9 Nov 2017

Question: Hi,

My daughter is suffering from slight pain on the upper eye lid. There is minor swelling too.
I have attached image with this request.

Please advise.

Regards,
xxxx

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Its sty.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Its sty.
Have seen the attachments.
Its a bacterial infection usually.

Instead follow the below mentioned treatment for 3 days-
Medicines are,
Eye drop Gatifloxacin 2 drops twice daily(antibacterial).
Eye drop Naphazoline 1 drop twice daily
Syrup cetrizine 2.5 ml once daily
syrup Cefadoxil 2.5 ml twice daily , you may need to get a prescription from your local doctor for this.

Wash kids eye three times with cold water.
Don't rub eyes.

Follow up after 3 days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 days later)

I received this eye drop, chemist asked to confirm from you. Please find attached photo.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Yes you can use the eye drop however if things don't get better in next 12 hours use oral therapy.

Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 hours later)

Thanks, cefadoxil syrup is not available with chemists in my area. Could you please recommend alternative.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:

You could ask for Syrup Cefixime 5 ml twice daily.
Syrup Moxikind Cv 5 ml thrice daily. These are available only on prescription
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng