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What Causes Redness, Pain And Swelling In Eyelid?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Question: I have had a gradual onset of redness, pain,and and swelling on the outside corner of my upper right eyelid. symptoms appeared approximately 48 hours ago. There are no obvious causes. This makes me think possible bacterial infection. Thoughts?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is bacterial infection of the glands of eyelid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic.

I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history and the reports attached with the question.

This shows inflammation of the glands of the eyelid. This is usually bacterial infection and it is called as hordeolum.

The treatment of the condition is by use of antibiotic eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs. Applying hot compression provides symptomatic relief.

I routinely treat eye lid infections like this by the use of antibiotic eye drops like ciprofloxacin eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac.

Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for prescription of drugs.

Hope the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards
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What Causes Redness, Pain And Swelling In Eyelid?

Brief Answer: It is bacterial infection of the glands of eyelid. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care magic. I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. I reviewed your history and the reports attached with the question. This shows inflammation of the glands of the eyelid. This is usually bacterial infection and it is called as hordeolum. The treatment of the condition is by use of antibiotic eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs. Applying hot compression provides symptomatic relief. I routinely treat eye lid infections like this by the use of antibiotic eye drops like ciprofloxacin eye drops and anti-inflammatory drugs like diclofenac. Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for prescription of drugs. Hope the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you With regards