one of my eyes has something wrong with it and i can't figure it out

the lower eyelid is red (inside) and also swollen
the eye itself is not red
there maybe burning or stabbing feeling or constant pain. i can't distinguish which it is
there's no flakiness

it thought it was dry and i've been trying some eye drops but they are not helping

hopefully someone can provide some insight.

Thanks

You probably have the start of a chalazion (stye). You need to use hot compresses several times throughout the day to see if it helps it clear up. If you start to develop mattering in your eye then you need to see an eye doctor as that is an indication of an infection which you will need an antiobiotic for.

Good luck.