I need help...my effin eye is being.?
Question:
Last night I got home from work and right by my lower lashline it hurt wicked bad and was swolllen. and now its the next night...and it still hurts and is swollen.
is there anything I can do at home to lessen the swelling around my eye...and help it to heal...because it's a pain in the a s s ! :(
I think im going to wear an eyepatch..
Answers:
Allergic Reaction Overview
An allergic reaction is the body's way of responding to an "invader." When the body senses a foreign substance, called an antigen, the immune system is triggered. The immune system normally protects the body from harmful agents such as bacteria and toxins. Its overreaction to a harmless substance (an allergen) is called a hypersensitivity, or allergic, reaction.
Anything can be an allergen. Common dust, pollen, plants, medications, certain foods, insect venoms, viruses, or bacteria are examples of allergens.
Reactions may be in one spot, such as a small skin rash or itchy eyes, or all over, as in a whole body rash.
A reaction may include one or several symptoms.
In rare cases, an allergic reaction can be life threatening (see Anaphylaxis). Each year in the United States, over 400 people die from allergic reactions to penicillin, and over 50 people die from allergic reactions to bee and fire ant stings.
Most allergic reactions are much less serious, such as a rash from poison ivy or sneezing from hay fever. The reaction depends on the person but is sometimes unpredictable.
Allergies are very common.
Pinkeye Overview:::
Pinkeye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the covering of the eyeball and inside of the eyelid) in the eye. This inflammation may lead to redness, tearing, discharge, itching, and pain. Pinkeye is also called conjunctivitis.
Pinkeye Causes
Pinkeye is a nonmedical term that encompasses several medical causes of conjunctivitis.
Most ophthalmologists (medical doctors who specialize in eye care and surgery) would probably consider the term pinkeye to refer to viral conjunctivitis.
Other causes of conjunctivitis include bacteria, allergic reaction, and chemical irritation.
Pinkeye Symptoms
The eye is pink and itchy. Sometimes, there is a feeling as if something is in the eye. Other symptoms include:
Eyelids stuck shut when you wake up in the morning (the classic symptom)
Uncomfortable, thick yellow or green discharge (often a bacterial infection)
Thin, clear drainage from the eye (often a viral infection or an allergic reaction)
Itching, burning, or feels like sand in your eye (often a viral infection or an allergic reaction)
Family member with the same symptoms (an infection is being passed from one person to another)
Painful eye in bright light (called photophobia)
A recent cold (often a viral infection)
Swollen lymph nodes (often a viral infection)
Burning during urination or discharge from the penis in men (rare)
Vaginal discharge in women (a possible complication of a sexually transmitted disease)
When to Seek Medical Care
Do not assume that all red, irritated, or swollen eyes are pinkeye (viral conjunctivitis). Your symptoms could also be caused by seasonal allergies, a sty or a chalazion (an inflammation of the gland along the eyelid), or blepharitis (an inflammation or infection of the skin along the eyelid). These conditions are not contagious. Pinkeye, if caused by a virus, is highly contagious.
Call your ophthalmologist if any of the following symptoms develop. Your ophthalmologist may advise you to come into the office to be seen immediately. If you cannot reach your ophthalmologist, go to the hospital's emergency department.
If there is yellow or green discharge from your eye or if your eyelids are stuck together in the morning
If you have high fever, shaking chills, face pain, or vision loss
If the redness does not improve within 2 weeks (A consultation with an ophthalmologist is necessary. The ophthalmologist will determine if eyedrops or ointments are needed or, in more serious cases, oral or intravenous antibiotics.)
If you have severe pain in your eye when you look into a bright light
If you have blurred vision, have double vision, or see rings of light (halos) around objects
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A patch is not going to do any good at all. You probably have a blocked tear duct. I suggest alternating heat and cold...carefully. If you have a wooden spoon dip it in hot water, then gently place it over the eye. Then you can take a bag of frozen peas and do the same. I suggest 15 minutes intervals 3 or 4 times a day. If you can not get it under control in a day or 2 you should make an appt at an eye doctor to have it examined. Good luck
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