I have a lump on my eye, what is it and how can i get rid?

Question

These last two days my eye has swollen up, It feels like i've been punched and now is starting to look like i've been punched. It really hurts, don't know what it is or what caused it. Has anyone else ever had this? I just awoke one day and it was there...I can't apply my eyeshadow it's a disaster...i sound shallow but it does really hurt! ;-)

Answer 1

maybe its hayfever.
or you have been bitten by something.
or a stye. infection.
stay indoors you dont want to upset folks, it could be bad for the economy.

Answer 2

Check the WebMD symptom checker.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/vision/hw91904.asp
http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/symptom_checker.htm

Maybe it is a stye:
Stye

A stye is an infection in the tiny oil glands along the edge of the eyelid that surround the base of an eyelash. It begins as a red, tender bump, and looks like a small pimple as it develops.

A stye usually comes to a head (clear or yellow fluid collects in the stye) in about 3 days, after which it breaks open and drains and heals in about a week. Though the cause of a stye is often unknown, it can develop from rubbing the eyes or using products near the eyelid that can irritate the eye, both of which can transfer bacteria to the skin and cause infection.

Usually, home treatment is all that is necessary to treat a stye. This includes not wearing eye makeup or contact lenses; allowing the stye to break open by itself; applying warm, wet compresses to the eye area; and using nonprescription medications.

Answer 3

Probably a stye or you could have an eye infection. The sun can also cause problems with your eyes if you have been out in it etc a lot. The best thing is to see your doctor your eyes are precious and you only get one set.

Answer 4

It sounds like you have a stie wash your eye out and then put a little neosporin in it. Do this for a few days if not better see your doctor. Also could be Pink eye and if it is you need medicine from doctor. Good luck

Answer 5

sounds like you have what they call a sty, not sure of the exact casue of it, but they normally don't get too big, at least where it's real noticeable, the only way to get rid of the one you got though is a trip to the doctor. You could also have a blocked tear duct.

Answer 6

if it's a sty (like a boil= it is a lump because it is filled with puss), you can put hot washcloth on it until it comes to head (white spot appears and then the puss will come out.
if its pink eye (red/pink eye that won't stop itching and watering), you should go to a doctor. they can give you an eye drop medicine for it.
other than that, you may have to go to a doctor to find out what it is.

Answer 7

it sounds like a sty if that is what i think it is try compressing it with a warm towel and it will go away in like 2 days is caused by dirt build up in ur eye

Answer 8

My mom got bit on her eyelid once during the night by a spider or something and she got a black swollen eye. You really should see a doctor though because it might be something serious.

Answer 9

It could be a "sty" or maybe an ingrowing eyelash? It depends where it is but because it sounds very nasty I would strongly suggest seeing your doctor just to put your mind at rest. Good luck.

Answer 10

sounds like a sty. ive had a few of them. there is an old wives tale that says to rub gold on stys and they go away. ive always done this and its worked for me. i just rubbed a gold ring on it a few times a day and it went. honest, i am not joking! it really works.

Answer 11

it could be a sty or it could also be an infection u should go to ur doctor or try ur pharmacist beforehand because it may not need a prescription ie over the counter ie optrex chlorphenicol eye drops???