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What Causes Inflammation And Swelling In The Inner Corner Of The Eyes?
Hi the inner corner of my eye is red and swollen. It doesn t seem to have any extra discharge but it does hurt a little bit. I can t get an appointment at the doctor until middle of next week and I would like to know what I can do to help it until then.
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to dacryocystitis which is an inflammation of the tear duct.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-take oral prescribed antibiotics
-take anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-use artifacial teardrops
-use warm compresses
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Your symptoms seem to be related to dacryocystitis which is an inflammation of the tear duct.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-take oral prescribed antibiotics
-take anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-use artifacial teardrops
-use warm compresses
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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