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Should I see an eye doctor?

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I woke up this morning with a "bump" under the top eyelid of my left eye. It's annoying - kind of like a pimple. It is painful if I touch it, and bothers me to blink. It almost feels like if I could 'squeeze' it or 'pop' it, it might go away. Is this something to worry about? Should I see an eye doctor? I'm a 64-year-old male. -RKO- 07/21/08

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  1. I would try going to an eye doctor if you are worried about it. It may just be a sty, though, which is easy to get rid of, by simply placing a warm, wet towel over your eyelid for about 5-10 minutes, maybe once or twice a day. If the problem does not go away after about a day or two, then I would see the eye doctor.


  2. it could be a stye... but if it persists go to a doctor or go now just to be sure

  3. No. Its minor. Its basicly what you said. A pimple.  Close your eyes and hold a warm wet rag over your eyes and listen to the radio. It should go down. You may have gotten a little dirt in your eye.

  4. Yeah, Probably a Chaliazium (Sp).

    EDIT:  Chalazion.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalazion

  5. I've had something of the like several times and they always went away but then again it might me something different

  6. No...don't unless it doesn't go away by tomorrow...

    I get them sometimes...there'll not harmful...probably caused by something dirty in your eye.

  7. it could be an eye infection, yes you should see a doctor

  8. go to eye doctor if it doesnt start to go away in 24 hours

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