Eye Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have an eyelid problem?
See significance of an eyelid problem if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Note: If you have drainage from your eyes, see the topic Pinkeye.
Also see the topic Eyelid Problems (Blepharitis).
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have redness, swelling, itching, and a lump on an eyelid?
Yes Do you have any change in eyelid size or position?
Yes Have you had constant eyelid twitching for 24 hours?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had redness, itching, and scaly skin (blepharitis) at the edges of your eyelids for 48 hours or longer?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have eyelid twitching that comes and goes and has lasted longer than a week?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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