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Eye Pain, Red. Is It Torn? What Is The White Bump?
Hi! Starting yesterday, my eye really started hurting. When I pulled the lower lid away from my eye, I could see that the normally pinkish part was now an angry red. It kind of looks like it might have been torn. I wear contacts almost everyday, so is that what s caused it? Also, right on the waterline where the red part is, is a little white bump. Does that also have to do with the redness?
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012
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Hello,
It is likely that you have an internal hordeolum( stye) in that eye. The first thing is to discontinue with the contact lenses for 2 weeks. You can do hot fomentation for 10 minutes, thrice a day for 3-4 days. It is better to take oral antibiotics if the redness, pain and lump persist beyond 3-4 days.
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Dr.Anupama
It is likely that you have an internal hordeolum( stye) in that eye. The first thing is to discontinue with the contact lenses for 2 weeks. You can do hot fomentation for 10 minutes, thrice a day for 3-4 days. It is better to take oral antibiotics if the redness, pain and lump persist beyond 3-4 days.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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