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What Causes Red Eye And Swollen Cheek?

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Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Question: Hi my right eye is red and I'm a little swollen on my cheek

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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This indicates acute inflammation of the eye.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

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

It seems from the history that you are having red eye associated with swelling around the eye involving the cheek.
This indicates inflammation of the eye in the form of conjunctivitis or inflammation of the glands of the eyelids.
The treatment of the condition is by use of antibiotic eye drops and antiinflammatory drugs. Applying hot compression provides symptomatic relief.

If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and answer more accurately.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
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Dr. Dadapeer K

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What Causes Red Eye And Swollen Cheek?

Brief Answer: This indicates acute inflammation of the eye. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care magic I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. It seems from the history that you are having red eye associated with swelling around the eye involving the cheek. This indicates inflammation of the eye in the form of conjunctivitis or inflammation of the glands of the eyelids. The treatment of the condition is by use of antibiotic eye drops and antiinflammatory drugs. Applying hot compression provides symptomatic relief. If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and answer more accurately. Hope the information is helpful to you. Thank you With regards