Left eye almost swollen shut, lots of discharge?!
Question:
Left eye almost swollen shut, lots of discharge?
Well, yesterday my eye was leaking a lot of watery discharge, as well as sometimes some really sticky yellowish discharge. Last night, I noticed it was a little swollen, and when I woke up, it is swollen to the point where I can barely open it! The eye itself is quite red as well. I do wear contacts, but I did not wear them yesterday. I would contact an Eye doctor, but they're closed today for the 4th. Also, could this have anything to do with the abdominal cramps/dizziness I've been having for 2 days?
Additional Details2 weeks ago
I really don't think it's pinkeye. I've had pinkeye before, and this just feels different. And the swelling is the part that's really freaking me out.
Answers:
It probably doesn't have anything to do with the cramps, but your eye sounds like it has an infection. (The yellow discharge, swelling and redness)
Try calling around and see if an urgent care type place is open. If not...the ER
Be very careful not to transfer the infection to the other eye! Wash your hands often, and don't go from the infected eye to the other with the same tissue.