Lower eyelid pain/swelling

[kkevek]

Last night when I was getting ready to go to bed my lower right eyelid was irritated. I accidentally bumped it and it felt almost like a bruise. I woke up a few time during the night and it was still bothering me. This morning when I woke up it was swollen and a little red. I cant seem to notice a dot or bite mark/ or a certain spot that looks redder. As the day has gone on the swelling has gotten worse and it looks like it is starting to bruise.. I do were contact lenses that I can wear for 30 days and nights. I have not taken my contact out yet, due to the fact that I am blinder then a bat without them and my glasses are being fixed at the moment. I have scratched my eyes a few times and this feels completely different. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

Take you contact lens out.

Dr. O.

[kkevek]

I know I do need to see an ophthalmologist, but I am not able to until monday, is there anything I should do until then? Also the scratches aren't recent. It has been almost a  year since I scratched my eye last. Thanks for the quick response!

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You need to see an ophthalmologist.  30 day lenses are not a good idea and carries a certain risk of infection, especially after trauma.

Dr. O.