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Suggest Treatment For Ulcer Inside The Lower Eyelid
Hello.. I have a small ulcer looking sore forming inside my lower eyelid... It s uncomfortable and starting to swell very slightly Do I need to go to a doctor? Or could I get eye drops of some description? My vision is fine it reminds me of a mouth ulcer Thanks
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Hi,
From your description, I am of the opinion that the ulcer you are referring to is chalazion.
It is formed due to low-grade chronic infection of meibomian gland Inthe eyelids. Antibiotic eye drops would work a little in the case and you should go for a systemic antibiotic.
Definitive treatment is the removal of the chalazion and that can be done by any local ophthalmologist at your local place.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician
From your description, I am of the opinion that the ulcer you are referring to is chalazion.
It is formed due to low-grade chronic infection of meibomian gland Inthe eyelids. Antibiotic eye drops would work a little in the case and you should go for a systemic antibiotic.
Definitive treatment is the removal of the chalazion and that can be done by any local ophthalmologist at your local place.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician
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