What is going on with my right eye?????

My right eye only has been running out of the outer corner for about 4 weeks now every day causing irritation on the skin around my eye & I've developed eczema on my eyelids on my right eye (bottom & top) as well. About 2 weeks ago my eyelid was swollen, red, itching, etc... but that went away leaving it dry & flaky. About a year ago my right eye did the running out of the corner thing but it went away. I have been to eye doctors, specialists, etc.. & they can't pinpoint an exact reason. HELP!!!!!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Your problem isn't unusual and the causes are usually not hard to diagnose. The most common problems are: blepharitis, tears dysfunction syndrome, eyelid abnormalities, ocular rosecea.

If that many professionals after examining you are stumped there is no way I can help. You better keep looking. I would suggest seeing a cornea/external disease Eye MD. Find one near you at www.aao.org


JCH MD