What's wrong with my eye?

Gogar · 08-07-2009, 07:57 AM

Hello, amateur (and professional) doctors.

My left eyelid (this pic is mirrored) is swollen underneath my eye. My cheekbone feels kind of sore, maybe like I got punched, but not very hard. It doesn't hurt bad, but it's really annoying. No liquid or anything coming out of my eye.

Do I have an infected tear duct or something? I don't know if I can get to a doctor today, and it's just annoying and kinda ugly. Any guesses?

Thanks

red911sc · 08-07-2009, 08:01 AM

gonaherpesyphylaides

Gogar · 08-07-2009, 08:02 AM

No, I got the gonoherpesyphylaids vaccine.

TechnoViking · TechnoViking's Garage

Since having kids, I have had several eye infections. One with symptoms like you describe. Stuff the kids pick up at daycare and bring home.

My advice if you can't get to a doc? Call your friends with kids. They'll have a tube of the pink eye medicine in a drawer from last time they had it. Probably it will clear up in 12 hours once treated.

Note, I am not a doctor. That's just what I would do if I were in your situation. I hate that infected eye feeling.

I'm sure others will chime in about the dangers of using somebody's prescription without a doc. Flame suit on.

Good luck.

Gogar · 08-07-2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin Smith

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I'm sure others will chime in about the dangers of using somebody's prescription without a doc. Flame suit on.

No worries, Martin. I've got my "asking for medical opinions on an automobile enthusiast website" flame suit on. Never hurts to get some ideas during breakfast, though.

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

Don't smoke all the weed at once next time...

bivenator · 08-07-2009, 09:12 AM

cat scratch fever from one of your cougar victims.

T77911S · 08-07-2009, 10:42 AM

OH MY GOD THAT THING LOOKS NASTY! wait, was that out loud? its fine, really, it does not look bad at all and your not fat.

if it gets bigger, lets cut it off!

Hetmann · 08-07-2009, 10:44 AM

You just look a little sad on the one side. Cheer up!

Gogar · 08-07-2009, 11:06 AM

Fixed it; I just tossed a leech on it for about 20 minutes.

m21sniper · 08-07-2009, 11:10 AM

And you were making fun of my appearance?

Wow.

Rot 911 · 08-07-2009, 01:10 PM

I have no good advice. However, I do have a tendency to squeeze infected areas on my own body and see what comes out. Probably better than a leech.

rouxroux · 08-07-2009, 01:14 PM

Blocked oil gland (stye)? Had one a few years back, hurt pretty bad for a few days.

svandamme · svandamme's Garage

i recommend amputation

rouxroux · 08-07-2009, 01:16 PM

Do you wear contacts? If so, I'd suggest not wearing them until it goes away.

RPKESQ · 08-07-2009, 01:18 PM

Just poke that sum'***** out and be done with it!

After all, just think of it as a spare.

teenerted1 · 08-07-2009, 01:21 PM

new carpet?

had one strand get in my eye. went to the eye dr. took him quite a while to find the culpret, but once it was out.....oh exstacy!!!!!

couldnt wear my contacts for a couple of weeks till the scared lens healed

Rufblackbird · 08-07-2009, 01:48 PM

g/f (optometrist) says "Prob some clogged tear glands that could turn into a stye...hard to tell from the pic and description alone, bit would be my best guess. Can try hot compress and gentle massage over closed eyes two to four times a day to feel better."

craigster59 · craigster59's Garage

Mabe you can start a whole new "Captain Ron" look when you play on the cruises...

Tidybuoy · 08-07-2009, 02:09 PM

Sinus infection?...try using a netti-pot with 1/2 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. It works for me.

http://www.healingdaily.com/exercise/neti-pot.htm