Suggest Treatment For Swollen, Red, Sore Lower Eyelid

Posted on Tue, 26 Aug 2014

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Question : I have a swollen, red, sore lower eyelid, with two small yellow spots on the inside. This came up
overnight.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It indicates inflammation of glands of eyelids.

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.
It indicates infection or inflammation of the glands of the eyelids.
The treatment is by use of antibiotic eye drops or eye ointment. You can continue use of chloramphenicol eye drops prescribed by your doctor. Along with this warm compression and use of antiinflammatory drugs like diclofenac will provide symptomatic relief.

If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis for you.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar