
What Causes Painful Swelling In The Eyes?

Question: Hello Doctor
Please see my left eye, side towards the nose, there is some swollenness there and it hurts, the size has increased in last 3-4 days. What is it ? I maintain proper hygienic condition around my eye and still it developed. Pictures attached.
Please see my left eye, side towards the nose, there is some swollenness there and it hurts, the size has increased in last 3-4 days. What is it ? I maintain proper hygienic condition around my eye and still it developed. Pictures attached.
Brief Answer:
Infection.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This is infection.As pus is pointing,hot compress twice a day and antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablets should resolve it in a couple of days.
Any further query in this regard please do get back to me.
Infection.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This is infection.As pus is pointing,hot compress twice a day and antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablets should resolve it in a couple of days.
Any further query in this regard please do get back to me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Please suggest the names of the antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablets.
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics needed.
Detailed Answer:
My Dear,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Doxycycline 100 mg is the antibiotic of choice in lid margin infection.One tablet twice a day for 3 to 4 days,tablet combiflam twice a day and ciplox or zoxan eye ointment daily at bed time will be good for you.A s an antibiotic you should ideally have it prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.
Antibiotics needed.
Detailed Answer:
My Dear,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Doxycycline 100 mg is the antibiotic of choice in lid margin infection.One tablet twice a day for 3 to 4 days,tablet combiflam twice a day and ciplox or zoxan eye ointment daily at bed time will be good for you.A s an antibiotic you should ideally have it prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy

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