Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse (Post 1092681)

Allergic reaction? It can happen in just one eye. I'm just seeing this now...how many days has it been? If it's been less than 48 hours or so, try one dose of benadryl, if it improves it's definitely an allergic reaction.

My Mom's lip swells up when she eats something (she hasn't figured out what it is yet), but it's only one half of the upper lip. Both of your eyes may not swell up, it's possible for it to be just the one and allergies can be acquired at any age...even to things you've used/eaten all your life.

Strep? Glad to hear you're on antibiotics, if it is strep it'll clear it right up.

For the pain, take 2 advil/ibuprofen (same thing) every 4-6 hours (as directed on the bottle). It's an anti-inflammatory and will help the swelling which will relieve some of the pressure causing the pain.

Also, use a hot (really warm) compress. Heat will drain the fluid out of there and will help the pain. Do 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off.

What I do for a hot compress is soak a rag, stick it in a ziploc baggie (leave the bag open), microwave it for about 45 second (it needs to be REALLY hot), close the bag, cover with a dry washcloth/towel, and put it on the affected area. Works REALLY well, I use this often for ear infections.

Originally Posted by Hokule'a (Post 1093337)

Oh, you poor thing:( Having to wait one more day to see the eye doctor sucks!

BTW, I think I speak for most of us when we say, "Please don't sew our vests with one eye, we'll wait." LOL!!!

Originally Posted by Amber_lv (Post 1093331)

i can't see an eye doctor till tomarrow i forgot that my hubby got new insurance and vision doesn't kick in till the 1st:( the swelling has gone across my whole eye lid now and i woke up almost swollen shut.

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit (Post 1093515)

Good grief, it's an emergency!! Can't they just code it for tomorrow? What about going to the ER?

Originally Posted by Amber_lv (Post 1091455)

Ok as some of you know i woke up yesterday with a swollen eye it is very painful. i don't feel there is anything in there and i don't see a sty or anything. i went to insta care last night and the doctor lifted my eye lid and said OMG it's really really red it looks like cobble stone in there. gave me some eyedrops with steroids and antibiotis in it. well i woke up today and it is even worse the pain is so intense and the pressure is killing me i am attaching pics but does anyone know what it could be?