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Pain in the Eye

One of more of the oil glands on the eyelids may become plugged and inflamed. This can cause blepharitis, a sty or a chalazion.

You can start with home treatment with gentle eye cleansing and warm compresses as described for

If the symptoms are not improving, call your doctor's office.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Shmerling, Robert H. MD
Date Last Reviewed: 5/4/2006
Date Last Modified: 3/30/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.
 
 
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