What Causes Frequent Eye Swelling, and How to Address It?
Frequent eye swelling can be an alarming and uncomfortable experience. Understanding the potential causes and effective treatments can help you manage this condition and maintain your eye health. Here’s an overview of the common reasons for eye swelling and how to address them.
Chalazion or stye (hordeolum)
If your upper or lower eyelid is swollen, it could be from a chalazion or a stye. A chalazion typically causes a bump in the eyelid with localized swelling around the edge of the eyelid. A chalazion that has not ruptured is generally painless.
A stye can occur on the outside or inside of the eyelid and often results from an infection. A stye is typically painful.
Both may become red or inflamed.
It can take a few weeks to clear, and some develop into a hard bump.
Treatment
You can use a warm compress to bring relief and promote healing. The warmth can help with oil secretion and blockage. You can do this three to five times a day.
On occasion, a doctor may recommend prescription eye drops or ointments. If the chalazion continues to linger, the doctor can perform an in-office procedure to drain it.
Avoid using makeup while you have a chalazion or stye. Consider also replacing your makeup brushes or other tools to prevent reinfection.
Eye infection
An infection of the skin is called cellulitis. In periorbital or orbital cellulitis, the skin around your eye will become red and may hurt. You may need antibiotics to relieve this swelling.
Cellulitis symptoms that indicate the need for emergency treatment include:
- high temperature
- nausea
- dizziness
- shaking
- confusion
- vision changes or double vision
- inability to move your eye normally
Other causes
Your eyelid may become swollen for various reasons. These may include:
- allergies
- a bug bite
- fluid retention
- trauma or injury, which is often accompanied by discoloration
- lack of sleep
Some medical conditions can also cause symptoms of a swollen eye or eyelid. They include Graves’ disease and — in rare cases — eye cancer.
Treatment
You can treat swollen eyelids at home, especially if they result from noninfectious causes, such as fluid retention or allergies. If those are possible causes, the swelling tends to occur in both eyes.
What you can expect after treatment
Depending on the cause, swollen eyelids take a few days to several weeks to clear up.
Be sure to stay indoors when you can if allergies are the cause. If your swollen eyelids are due to crying, try washing your face before bed.
Symptoms
See a doctor immediately if your swollen eyelids are accompanied by these symptoms:
- pain in your eye
- blurry or distorted vision
- vision that gets worse
- floaters in your vision
- feeling that something is stuck inside your eye
- inability to move your eye normally
Other symptoms to watch out for
Only a doctor can diagnose what’s causing your eyelid to swell. However, it may help if you can note:
- any difference between the symptoms that came before and the
- symptoms that came after the swelling
- when pain is present and when pain is absent
- whether you have an identifiable lump versus general swelling
- vision changes, especially double vision
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