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stefandy
stefandy: 1 year ago

If your eye is swollen almost shut but doesnt hurt what do you use to help it go down

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refreshme
refreshme: 1 year ago

cold compresses and polysporin eye drops. but see a doctor if it doesn't get better soon.

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alva
alva: 1 year ago

it depends why it is swollen -- why is it ?

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jacke103
jacke103: 1 year ago

ummm i would get that checked out

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asiangirl
asiangirl: 1 year ago via Android

ask your doctor.

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tra1215
tra1215: 1 year ago

You might have a sty. They don't hurt at first. If this is the case, use a cold compress, as another poster said. Gently wash your eyelid with baby shampoo. Use a very small amount. A sty is basically a pimple on the eyelid. It can be inside or outside. It will run it's course, then drain and go away. If you're worried it might be something more severe, see a doctor.

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bikergirl40
bikergirl40: 1 year ago

Benadryl or any type of allergy medication may help. It's hard to say what is causing this .. perhaps a visit to the doctor can rule out topical infection or allergies.

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sbdoc
sbdoc: 1 year ago via iPhone

One good answer already given- it depends on the cause. Two bad answers:
- Polysporin eye comes only as an ointment and by prescription only, at least in the US and nothing in the description makes it sound like it would be helpful anyway. Cold may be the wrong thing to apply. In most cases heat is the answer depending on the cause.
- Does not sound like a stye from the limited description. Whether it is or not baby shampoo has no benefit except possibly for the warm water used with it. It is what you want to use if lids stuck shut with gunky material and not opening with just plain warm water. The question only states almost fully closed and nothing about lids stuck together.

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reneekira00
reneekira00: 1 year ago

I don't know

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