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Why is my lacrimal gland lumpy puffy one eye? (photo)

jescrawfNov 11, 2013
I have had a few eye infections due to allergies in past year. I also have allergies. My doc said spot was allergies but I did meds and eye drops and no change. Is my gland ruined and dropped from rubbing or is it clogged? No pain. I can feel it and it moves around, feels kinda lumpy...small lumpy spots but just looks like a big soft lump. Scared I ruined gland by bothering eye? Thank u

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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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