I have an extremely swollen eye which seems to be getting worse also when you pull the bottom of it down you can see numerous white spots can anyone tell me what this might be
2006-06-12 22:39:12 · 12 answers · asked by michelleramtulla 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Also it is not a stye
2006-06-12 22:59:09 · update #1
First, don't listen to anyone who tells you to see an "optician"or yourGP. An optician is someone who makes and dispenses glasses. They are not an optometrist( Doctor who prescribes glasses/contacts) or an Ophthalmologist(Eye Physician and Surgeon). A GP can diagnose and even treat an eye condition but does not have the extra training that an Ophthalmologist does.You should see an Ophthalmologist ASAP. It sounds like you have allergic or follicular conjunctivitis but it could be something more serious. A physician can diagnose and prescribe the proper treatment.
2006-06-14 17:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by psycho 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like an eye infection. Eye infections vary, you could have conjunctiveitis, an infection of the top layer of the eye, the glands in your eyelid could be infected, your eyelash follicles could be infected. Go and see a qualified optician immediately. If you normally wear contact lenses put on your glasses instead. Use a clean cold compress to ease the swelling and try not to scratch it. If you scratch your eye and then touch your other eye you could end up with both your eyes infected.
2006-06-12 22:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by Fluorescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your eyes have been subjected to light rays for an extensive amount of time [probably at sunrise as well]. try covering your eyes while sleeping, start using sun glasses, take plenty of rest and put sliced cucumbers on your eyes once in a while, if symptoms presist go see a doctor.
2006-06-12 22:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by samydan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you do need to go see you doctor but till you can see him bathe your eye with lookwarm water with a little salt that should help with any germs you may gave got in it .
2006-06-12 22:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by sweet21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an infection but without seeing it, no one can really help you out on here.
Go and see a doctor or optician as soon as you can.
2006-06-12 22:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by justasiam29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably a sty
rub a gold ring on the outside of your eyes
2006-06-12 22:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by purplepoppyfigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT SEEMS LIKE YOU MIGHT HAVE PINK EYE OR MAYBE AN INFECTION OF THE EYELID OR EYELASHES. BEST THING FOR YOU TO DO IS VISIT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
2006-06-12 23:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kee-Kee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest going to see your GP straight away - it may be conjunctivis?
2006-06-12 23:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by Sasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have sty's, but you really should go to the doctor's ASAP.
2006-06-12 22:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by Deerrunner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like sty's
Go to the doc's
2006-06-12 22:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋