my eye has been getting sleeped shut if you know what i mean for a month now and it wont stop?

Question

i've tried eyed drops but they dont help and i just got glasses. My sister has the same problem but hers stopped after only a week. I think i got it from her cause i accidently used her eye liner when she had it but if she stopped shouldnt I? Im scared

problem, niether of my parents think its significant enough to go to the doctor

Answer 1

This has been going on for a month? You didn't mention if you have any pain, light sensitivity, vision problems, or redness. If you develop those symptoms, definitely get to a doctor right away.

Yes, you might have some sort of an infection, and it does warrant being checked into...but there is another condition that is very similar called nasal lacrimal duct obstruction...a blockage in the tear ducts. With NLDO, the main symptom is mattering and crusting and needs to be checked out also...usually an optometrist can check this out and refer you to either a pediatric ophthalmologist or oculoplastics specialist for further evaluation and management.

Because of how long this has been going on, and the fact that I work for an ophthalmology clinic and have seen this symptom you describe many, many times...both for infections and NLDO...I would suggest to your parents to at least have your eyes evaluated. There are treatments for both conditions...drops for infection, and lacrimal system massage for NLDO as a first-line treatment...both of which are quite simple fixes to start with.

I understand you are scared...but I'm not a physician...only work closely with a group of ophthalmologists...and the best way to diagnose your problem is to be seen. Definitely be seen right away if you develop any pain, redness, irritation, any vision problems...that does signify a more serious condition that probably won't just go away on its own.

Answer 2

Your vision is not something to be ignored. You only get one set of eyeballs(and some people aren't even that fortunate) If this has been going on for a week you need to go to the Dr. If the discharge is dark yellow or green, you have an infection. If an eye infection goes untreated you can loose vision in your eye and some people have to get their eyeballs removed. If your sclera(white-part) of your eye is red, you probably have an infection or a serious allergy. Either way you need to get it checked out. If you are 18 you can go yourself to the ER if your parents won't take you. If your underage I would tell every adult you know, relatives, teachers, until someone takes it seriously and you go to the Dr.

Answer 3

Sounds like pink eye, or some kind of infection. I would see a doctor ASAP. Your eyesight is to important. People heal differently. Your sister should have her eyes checked as well. Untreated infections can lead to permanent eye damage. Good Luck.

I had pink eye a couple of times. All they do it give you drops to use. You have to get them by prescription.

Answer 4

anything abnormal about your eyes is serious enough to see a Doctor you one have one set of eyes My aunt had that and it requires special drops, their may be a easier fix now but go to your family dr if you do not have an eye dr or urgent care facility

Answer 5

sounds like ya got a case of pink eye aka conjunctivitis. You might need meds. You can get them from a regular doctor.

Answer 6

You have an eye infection. Go to urgent care now and get it treated because if you don't it can cause permanent eye problems.

Answer 7

When that happened to me and I told the doctor, she said it was an infection and gave me antibiotics. It cleared up quickly

Answer 8

bathe it with warm salt water for a few days ,

Answer 9

you need anitbodies from a doc