The bumps in the corner of the eye can indicate a serious issue that can affect vision. A doctor should be consulted to check for any irregularities that form close to the eyes to avert any further complications from occurring. The doctor might identify the issue and properly manage the insect bites, infections or immune conditions responsible for the abnormality.
What are the types?
Insect bites can make the eyes itchy and swollen and allergies can lead to outbreaks that form as bumps in the corner of the eye. A sore bump that feels similar to a pimple might be the result of a stye that is caused by bacteria in the hair follicles of eyelashes.
Possible consequences
Styes are known to recur and even widen the bacterial infection all over the eye which can lead to crusting and scaling below the eyelid. A stye can develop into a chalazion which is a blocked oil gland and can be painful.
A chalazion might also indicate the presence of cancer cells. An insect bite or allergy can lead to serious consequences if it is accompanied by nausea, fever or dizziness.
What are the uncommon causes?
The less common causes of a bump in the corner of the eye include the following:
- Cysts are pockets of accumulated fluid and disrupts with vision
- Papillomas are harmless growths that can be pinkish or skin-colored which can be aesthetically unpleasant and disrupt with vision
- Xanthelasma occurs with age and often due to high cholesterol level which causes elevated patches of skin on the eyelids
Treatment
Most cases of bumps in the corner of the eye can be managed using home remedies or mild antibiotic creams. The application of a warm compress must be done 4 times throughout a day to relieve the discomfort of a stye until it subsides in about 5-7 days.
As for a chalazion, it might drain during the healing process. The insect bites can also be managed by application of a warm compress. The papillomas and other harmless growths are usually removed surgically. It is not advisable to squeeze a bump in the corner of the eye on your own.
Prevention
The benign skin formations often occur with age and typically follow a hereditary pattern. The infections and styes can be prevented with proper hygiene. You can remove make-up at night and change contact lenses on a regular basis to prevent infections. In addition, washing hands before touching the eyes can prevent the spread of bacteria.