What happends if you get poison ivy on your eye?I thought i just had a stye but it has gotten so swollen.I also have small rashes on my face, neck and a couple tiny bumps elsewhere. Which makes me think i have poison ivy and may have gotten it in my eye.
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If the rash spreads to your face, mouth, eyes, or genitals, or if you develop fever, headache, extreme redness, pus, or other severe symptoms, see your doctor. He or she will recommend one or more of the following: \n• applying corticosteroid ointment or cream to the affected areas two to three times a day, gradually reducing to once a day \n• taking oral corticosteroids such as prednisone \n• taking oral antibiotics or using an antibiotic cream if an infection develops.\nBecause these are all potent drugs, ask your doctor about any possible side effects or interactions with other drugs you may be taking. \nIn most people, the condition clears up in 2 to 3 weeks.
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This sounds just like something my boyfriend had 2 weeks ago. It was bothering him so bad, so he went to the eye doctor and they told him it was a swollen gland. They told him to keep plenty of heat on it. Hope i helped!
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You should go to the ER. It could be a simple conjunctivitis, but then it better not be taken for granted. Some types of conjunctivitis can affect the cornea too leading to corneal opacities and vision problems later on. It is your eye! Please be serious about it, visit the ER! \n\nI am against trying self medication for the eye!
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If there are no changes in his vision & it isn't painful - it is most likely "pink eye". The problem is this - most forms of "pink eye" are actually caused by viruses, but the drops doctors give are to kill bacteria. Why would they do this? So parents won't give them a hard time (don't tell your child's pediatrician I told you!) You can go back & get more drops if you'd like to, but it probably won't do any good.\n\nI would suggest just waiting a week & look for signs of clearing (as long as there are NO vision changes, etc). If it still hasn't cleared at that point, your doctor may refer to an opthalmologist.
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pimples around the eye are different to normal facial ones.  Because the skin there is more elastic, they have to build up more pressure before they blow.  That takes more time, and they will get harder.  If a doctor has already looked at it, then no worries.  I pricked one I had with a sterilized needle , which you shouldn't do, but it did work. It was there for a couple months, hard, annoying as anything, light in colour.   But you aren't supposed to put a needle anywhere near your eye, and it could be dangerous, etc. etc. etc.
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It sounds like just an infection.  The best thing to do is not wear your contacts for a few days.  Even if your eye goes back to normal its best to wait another day or two afterwords before using your contacts again.  If these symptoms don't subside, i would seriously recommend seeing an eye doctor.
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I am having the exact same problem. I suffer from allergies but I was concerned about an eye infection. Went to the doctor and was told it was simply allergies and prescribed eye drops. Seems to be working and I can see a lot better.
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not a lot, it is a bacterial infection.  without antibiotics it will still clear up, it will just take longer.  keep your eye clean and flushed with eye drops if they get dry or stuff gets in the corner of your eye.  also don't rub your eyes with your hand because you can transfer bacteria.  and if you wear contacts, start wearing back-up glasses if you have them.
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It could be an allergy.  Does it only happen when you read?  If so, you may need reading glasses.  It doesn't sound like anything too serious, but make an appointment with your eye doctor to find out what the cause is.
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The reaction to poison ivy is the reaction to the oil on the leaves yes you can get poison ivy from the golf bag and ball still unless you wash them with some dish detergent or baby shampoo, something that will be sure to wash away the oil.
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Have you asked your eye doctor?  Mine prescribed me Lotemax, which is a steroid eye drop.  It seems to help on my really bad, itchy days.
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You really do need to get to a doctor. I have allergies that cause my eye problems, but if this just recently turned up you have a problem. Good Luck.
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Do your eyes only get watery when you wake up?  You could be responding to dry air or it's possible that you have an allergy.  You may want to see your eye doctor to see what he/she recommends.  If it's an allergy, you may need some special eyedrops to help alleviate the symptoms.
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yes, its called a sty. put warm compresses on it until it comes out on its own. dont pop it, it'll cause an eye infection.
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If you pull the bottom eyelid down, can you see a little spot? \nMy son suffers with them and so did I as a child. There are many old wives tales of how to rid them, but I found the best thing to do was to let it run it's course.\nSometimes they are only mild and only notice for a couple of days, but others can be very severe and almost close your eye with the swelling.\nThey do go down on thier own, and usually will weep overnight, causing your lids to be stuck together in the morning. The best way to handle this is to boil some water, put it in a glass, allow to cool then gently wipe with clean cotton wool. using a new peice for each wipe until your lid opens.\n\nAs long as you keep your eyes and hands clean and don't keep touching it, it will eventually heal.\n\nThere are some products on the market for eye infections, but I have found they can be very greasy as they have to withstand the water from your eyes, and they make you look like you have been crying. \n\nAvoid eye-makeup until it has completely healed, and if you use an eyeliner inside the lid, throw it away as it may contain germs which will spread the infection.\n\nGood luck!
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It definitely sounds like your allergies are affecting your eyes.  You should talk to your eye doctor about your options (and to make sure that there really is a link between your allergies and your eye problems).  Your eye doctor can recommend an eye drop (most likely over-the-counter) that will work the best for your particular situation.