Eye infection?please help!!!?

Eye problem?
My upper eylid has been swelling up over the past three days and is now to the point where it where it will only open half way. Is this an infection and if so is there any way to treat it at home? I'm kinda short on cash:(

It could possibly be an infected sty.

Try keeping warm compresses over it and rinsing it with water several times throughout the day.

I have a lot of problems with my eyes and truthfully, the best way to handle it is to keep it closed. What else can you do with closed eyes but sleep? Then the pain goes away for a little bit.

Good luck, when you get some extra cash, try to get it checked out, just in case.

Don't mess around with your eyes... you only get two (and if you lose vision in one, you lose your depth perception). See an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. If you don't have the cash, this is one of those things that might just be worth the credit card debt or loan from a friend or family member. Or maybe the doctor's office can arrange a payment plan.

If you're income is considered "low" in your community, check with your local health department for services or a referral. Maybe they can find you a more affordable option. But please, don't do nothing!

I know how it feels to have no health insurance believe me but it def sounds like an eye infection and if you wait to long you could loose your sight. So I think this is the time to see someone. If you go to an eye doctor I am sure they will put you on a payment plan so you wouldnt have to pay for the whole visit right then and there. And then if they perscribe you something which they probably give a either an antibiotic or eye drops. Let them know your situation and they could possible help you out. Sometime they have the drops right their in the office. Doctors get free samples all the time. Good luck!