Does anyone know what this is??

**DeeryTheDeer** · 03-21-2009 05:20 AM

I noticed it a couple days ago as just a slight bump, which I just waved off for the moment as a weird reflection, even though I was still worried. This afternoon it's developed into a whitish/clear bump on my eye, and at first it didn't hurt at all and just felt weird when I closed my eyes, now it's a little irritating and dry, even after putting brand new, non-medicated Visine in it. Nothing's happened to my vision at least.

I don't see any pics on the internet that look like this. Maybe similar, but not in the same area and not the color or form it takes. It's inflamed right now.

How worried should I be about it? What the hell is it??

**Abra** · 03-21-2009 05:23 AM

I have no clue. Please see a doctor. D:

**Invader** · 03-21-2009 06:09 AM

Aaaaagghhhh, I had the same thing when I was a child, only once. The bump developed closer to my pupil, right over the iris, and made it very irritating to close my eyes for a few days. Eventually I tried an idea that involved turning the shower on lightly while managing to keep my eyes open under the direct stream of water (staring at the faucet as the water hit my eyes). I assume it was the pressure that allowed the bump to finally pop, although I still to this day have no idea what it was or why it appeared in the first place. You might want to try something similar, so long as you're sure to rinse your eyes out as the fluid from the bump may be harmful after it's released.

**slayer** · 03-21-2009 06:11 AM

p-pop...?

**DeeryTheDeer** · 03-21-2009 06:28 AM

..Did it hurt??

**Invader** · 03-21-2009 06:31 AM

I didn't feel the actual pop, the only thing that stung was the water hitting my eyes. Having it gone felt totally relieving, as there was no other painful sensation when I closed my eyes from then onward.

**DeeryTheDeer** · 03-21-2009 06:33 AM

If only I hadn't read these posts after I had just taken a shower. Well, I hope I'll be able to sleep okay tonight and then see how it is in the morning. Still bugging the hell out of me. I might take your advice tomorrow.

**Black_Eagle** · 03-21-2009 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by DeeryTheDeer

If only I hadn't read these posts after I had just taken a shower. Well, I hope I'll be able to sleep okay tonight and then see how it is in the morning. Still bugging the hell out of me. I might take your advice tomorrow.

I wouldn't take that chance. I mean, this is your eye. A very important piece of hardware in my opinion. It may have worked for him, but it was still a risk.

**Invader** · 03-21-2009 07:16 AM

Aye, I would still follow Abra's advice with contacting a doctor. I was first advised to just 'rinse' my eye out with water by the doctor I was assigned to at the time.