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

Mallory · Accepted Answer

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.

Haku Belmont · Answer

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.

Dre :) · Answer

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

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah, Probably a Chaliazium (Sp).


EDIT:  Chalazion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalazion

ivanbih09 · Answer

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

anonymousasker. · Answer

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

Dr. Ai-dunnoe :) · Answer

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.

Anonymous · Answer

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

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