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Blepharitis and bump on eyelid

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nicolette03186
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It started again last week with an inflamed eyelid, the redness and swelling has now passed into one bump. Last year I also had this once, on the advice of the doctor I heated and polished the eyelashes, the bump would 'pop' and dissolve by itself. However, this did not happen. In the end I 'emptied' the bump itself in several times, the contents then (also) came out from the outside. I have a small scar from it. I'm wondering what's best for me this time, any advice?

The optometrist found last year that the Meibomian glands were clogged. Eventually they were empty.

I hope someone can advise me, last time I had this for so long and I am ashamed for it. Plus, it's painful. Thank you in advance and apologies for the distasteful story.

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  • evie35512
    evie35512 nicolette03186

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    maybe try using a warm/ cold compress twice a day; it will help keep your glands unclogged and might help drain away any pus. i find that time is also the best medicine, it will eventually go down. also try not touching it if its sore, I honestly find touching my eyes makes them 10x worse.

    I'm afraid I don't have the best suggestions, but heat or cold often helps speed up recovery.

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