An ingrown eyelash can be very painful. The lash grows into the skin instead of growing outward. The technical name is Trichiasis. The ingrown lash causes a red bump on the lash line that can be itchy and painful. The inflamed bump can develop a pimple like infection and may feel like there is something in the eye. It can also cause some swelling on the whole eye lid. It is important to address the problem quickly since an infection around the eye can spread and turn into serious problem. Treatment for an ingrown eyelash: See your eye doctor for treatment. The doctor will free the hair and treat the infection, usually with an antibiotic. Permanent removal of the lash may be in order if the lash frequently gets ingrown. This can be done with electrolysis or cryotherapy. Electrolysis uses an electric current to destroy the hair. Cryotherapy destroys the hair follicle by freezing with liquid nitrogen. Home Remedies f...