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swollen redness

Two weeks ago while I was at work my right eyebrow started to hurt quite badly. It was swollen, red rash, and felt like a small bump under the skin (not raised). It also felt like I got hit in the face with a baseball. I tried ice but it didnt help. It eventually went away on it's own. Last night as I was cooking supper my left eye started hurting and it appears that I have the same thing but on my bottom of my eye lid - should I be concerned?
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1 UpVoted this answer Calvin Dalton, OD Optometrist, Cleveland
Get it checked out. Redness and swelling are signs of inflammation and possible infection.
This presentation definitely warrants a visit with an eye doctor.

In addition, application of heat would be better than cold .... especially if there is an underlying infection.

Any contact lens wear should be discontinued ( if applicable) until this is resolved.
Michael Brenner
Agreed. Inflamation & Pain, such as you are describing, is something that should be checked out by a qualified eye care professional. This is especially important for something that is recurring over time.
I recommend having an eye doctor take a look at your eyelids. You could have an infection that you transferred from one eye to the other or you could have been exposed to something you are allergic to.
Reddish swelling at the bottom of the eyelid is most likely a chalazion or blepharitis or meibomianitis. You should have an ophthalmologist check it out if it does not go away on its own in couple days.
You should be concerned and have this investigated. There are many possibilities ranging from minor issues such as heat rash or contact dermatitis, up to more serious issues such as acute meningitis, shingles, or HIV. I would suggest seeing a dermatologist first.
Jeffrey Jessup
Possible internal hordeolum in each eye (stye) which is a focal abcess and usually self-limiting, If it has any discharge or pus or redness spreading to the lids it may expand to preseptal cellulitis which should definitely be treated. I think you should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist now. Michael Wieber, O.D.
Michael Wieber
One possible explanation is that you might have foreign objects in the eyes or insect bites. Minor cases can be alleviated with eye lubricants and cold compresses. Wear goggles to prevent flying objects into the eyes, and wash your face frequently (including the eyelashes). If the condition recurs, see your local eye doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment.