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Hello B,

With regards to the white, soft-tissue eye lumps - it is unclear as to the location - "inside of both eyes" suggests a medical location (near the nose) whereas, a "lateral" location means on the outer part of the eye orbit, below the end of the eyebrows.

If it is located "laterally", below the ends of the eyebrows, this would suggest swelling/inflammation of the lacrimal glands which has become a very common condition in the US, for various reasons, and is often associated with "dry eye" syndrome since these glands make tears that constantly bathe the eyes.

There are numerous causes for this type of swelling, such as various infections (most common), autoimmune conditions (which can be caused by infections), hormonal imbalances and other conditions. You can google it.

Seeing an eye doctor to rule out any serious issue would be prudent.

A simple, old time remedy, I have seen used to determine a possible cause is to apply a hot moist salt (or epsom salt) pack to the area for 30 minutes, 2x/day. Applying a drop or two of 100% gum turpentine (pine resin essential oil) to the pack or, to the hot salt water or, to the skin area first, can enhance the hot pack therapy though, it is not necessary. If needed, you can dilute the pine resin essential oil with a carrier oil.

Hot Salt or Epsom Salt packs are an old traditional therapy used for various skin wounds, cysts/ulcers, swellings, etc.... My grandmother and mother would frequently use this on our cats (and other animals and humans) that had ulcers or swollen wounds from cat fights or injuries. It worked well to draw out the infections. Many old time vets and family doctors used this simple remedy.

SALT PACK

You fill a bowl or pot with HOT water and dissolve as much salt in it as you can. Then, dip a cloth into the water, lightly wring it out, and apply to swelling (do not drip salt water into eye). Try to cover the hot pack with plastic and a small towel (or something similar) to keep the pack hot and moist for a longer time. Usually, one needs to apply 2-3 packs to reach 30+ minutes.

This is a "drawing" therapy and if you see "debris" coming out from the area then you are probably drawing out the infection. Checking it out under a microscope can be helpful.

Continue the twice daily packs until nothing else is drawn out.

You may need to apply the packs every other day and apply diatomaceous earth (DE) or 3% ivermectin cream (with 10% DMSO) on the days off ( or even later after the pack is removed) in order to more easily remove whatever debris surfaces.

DISINFECT

You can also spray HOCL (i.e., hypochloric acid; briotech.com - there is a Vet line, a lay person line and a Health Care Professional line) on the affected area on the days off or later after the pack is removed. This will completely disinfect the area and reduce pain and inflammation. It is completely non-toxic. Many eye physicians, surgeons and many vets are using HOCL today for all types of skin conditions and surgeries, including many eye problems including blepharitis. It is also sold in pharmacies for eye conditions. It is a normal "antimicrobial" that the body naturally makes to heal infections.

My Opthamologist prescribed HOCL for an eye condition I had years ago, it worked. It kills many different types of infections under the skin. It needs to be used 2x/day, minimum, and rubbed in, often used for a couple months. Its effects can be enhanced if you first briskly rub in DE (or some other drawing agent) which draws up many of these infections to the surface of the skin though, this is not necessary.

There are other methods to draw out or treat these "swellings" as noted on EC (e.g., ACV/vinegar, baking powder, essential oils, various drawing salves, etc), these are just a couple of ideas that I know have worked well for some.

Best wishes,

Sherri