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How Can I Get Rid Of The Boil On Lower Eye Lid?

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I have got a boil on my lower eye lid its been more than two weeks. There is no discharge nor pain. Have already consulted a doc and have been putting antibiotics eye drops but it has still not subside. Can you please help me how to get rid of it. I am scared of any surgery.
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain boil on lower eyelid can be due to causes like Stye that is infection at the base of eyelash while can also be due to Chalazion that is due to clogging and infection in the specialized gland present in the eyelids known as Meibomian glands..

It can also cause swelling and redness of the eyelid along with pain..

I would suggest you to start doing warm compresses over it by soaking a wash cloth in warm water and apply it over the swollen are..
It helps in drainage of the pus and inflammatory fluid and helps in reducing swelling..

In case if the swelling does not subside then you need to consult an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated and he can advise you antibiotic and steroid eyedrops and ointments along with warm compresses for relief..

In case if it sill does not improve surgical removal of the infected gland along with the lump will be advised to you....

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How Can I Get Rid Of The Boil On Lower Eye Lid?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain boil on lower eyelid can be due to causes like Stye that is infection at the base of eyelash while can also be due to Chalazion that is due to clogging and infection in the specialized gland present in the eyelids known as Meibomian glands.. It can also cause swelling and redness of the eyelid along with pain.. I would suggest you to start doing warm compresses over it by soaking a wash cloth in warm water and apply it over the swollen are.. It helps in drainage of the pus and inflammatory fluid and helps in reducing swelling.. In case if the swelling does not subside then you need to consult an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated and he can advise you antibiotic and steroid eyedrops and ointments along with warm compresses for relief.. In case if it sill does not improve surgical removal of the infected gland along with the lump will be advised to you.... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.