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eye infection?

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Question
I have two saffron Mollies which both have a white lump that has recently developed above one eye, it doesn't look like Popeye as the whole eye isn't swollen, they both have a white lump where they eyelids would be and you can see it traveling behind the eye, Could it be the start of Popeye and I've just caught it in time? I cant find anything on the Internet it almost looks like a cyst squeezing out through the eye socket. Their eyes are clear not cloudy, eating fine but one hangs near the surface alot (the one who's got a bigger lump) Any Ideas would be great. Or any information on fish eye infections?

Answer
I doubt this has anything to do with the eyes but still this is serious. It could be Lymphocystis in which all you can do is either destroy the fish or hope the virus goes into remission.
It also could be Glugea or Henneguya. Either case it is best to destroy the fish. This is contagious so remove infected fish.