7.A Lump
It may be tempting, but never pop one yourself. Styes are red, painful lumps on your lashes or under your lid. They’re caused by bacteria. A chalazion is a usually painless swollen bump on your eyelid from a clogged oil gland. Soak a clean washcloth in warm water, then hold it on your eye for about 10 to 15 minutes, three to five times daily. If that doesn’t help, see your doctor.
8.’Something’ in Your Eye
Don’t rub! If your eyes aren’t watering already, blinking more or using artificial tears may help flush out an eyelash or speck of dust. Tears will also ease the sliding of your eyelid over your eye in case something is inflamed. A warm washcloth on your eyes could be soothing, too. See an eye doctor if the feeling doesn’t get better within hours. It could be an infection, a scratched cornea, or something else you’ll need help with.
