Hi all, several days ago the corner on the end tip outside of my left eye has been itching so I went and picked at it. It has been red and swollen ever since! Sometimes it hurts a little, but seems to itch more. Does anyone know what it is? Has anyone experienced this? Will it go away on its own? Can I get anything over-the-counter for this? Please reply back. Thanks ahead!

Hi all, several days ago the corner on the end tip outside of my left eye has been itching so I went and picked at it. It has been red and swollen ever since! Sometimes it hurts a little, but seems to itch more. Does anyone know what it is? Has anyone experienced this? Will it go away on its own? Can I get anything over-the-counter for this? Please reply back. Thanks ahead!

There are , of course, anesthetic drops. But each drop lasts maybe two hours and can do harm. You need to have it diagnosed as quickly as possible.

Lyle

Thanks for replying, Lyle. Can the drops be used on the outside of the eye? It is on the eyelid and not in the eye.

You could have given yourself an infection. You need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to have it checked out.

While anesthetic drops sound good, and they do make the eye feel better, they will not get rid of the problem. Also, they do not sell over the counter anesthetic drops as far as I know. The only way to get them is with a doctor's prescription. The doctors themselves sometimes use them in the office to aid with the eye exam, but used more frequently they can be dangerous. (If they are used too much they can tear a hole in the cornea, according to my eye doctor.)

Some patients who have major eye surgery or have serious eye injuries are given them for a short period of time. But it doesn't sound to me like you need anesthetic drops. I know it feels very uncomfortable and must be bothering you, but please do not try to use anesthetic drops. You probably need an anti-biotic drop or ointment, and perhaps a mild topical anti-inflammatory.

So get yourself to an ophthalmologist, and stop picking at your eyelids. :)