DEAR READER:
You may have a cyst, skin tag, wart or other harmless lesion. However, because it is on the delicate skin of your eyelid, it should be examined and, if necessary, removed by an ophthalmologist.

Because of the sensitivity of the skin and the risk of permanent damage to the eye, there is no safe way (to my knowledge) to remove the growth at home. If you attempt this you may cause temporary or permanent blindness, scratching or scarring of the cornea or retina leading to diminished vision or even loss of the eye. It is best to leave this up to the professionals.

DEAR READER:
Because you are unsure what the lesions are, I urge you to be examined by your physician. He or she should be able to diagnose you or may choose to refer you to a dermatologist (skin specialist). It is important to know what type of lesions you have, since treatment varies based on cause. It is also important to document any new skin growths (or changes of any current lesions in terms of size or color) to ensure they are not potentially harmful.

That being said, you most likely have skin tags, but I cannot be certain without visual inspection. Skin tags are common and harmless. They can be easily removed by a dermatologist or general surgeon, however can be costly and painful if you have several or particularly large tags.

There are some home remedies you can use as well. Using dental floss or thread, firmly tie it around the base of the tag. This cuts of the blood supply, killing the tissue. The tag should fall off in less than a week. Another option is to apply clear nail polish. Allow the polish to cover the tag for one day and then peel it away. Continue this until the entire tag is removed.