Eye Swelling: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies

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What is a swollen eyeball?

A swollen eyeball is different from swelling around the eye or a swollen eyelid. Instead, a swollen eyeball involves the eye itself rather than the surrounding areas. This article will examine some causes of a swollen eyeball. It will also look at potential treatments and when a person should seek medical advice.

What causes a swollen eye?

Some medical conditions can also cause symptoms of a swollen eye or eyelid. They include Graves’ disease and — in rare cases — eye cancer. 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.

Why does my upper eyelid swell?

Your upper eyelid may swell due to pink eye (conjunctivitis), orbital cellulitis, a chalazion or stye, allergies, or an injury, among other causes. Other symptoms you experience, such as itching, pain, redness, or vision changes, may help identify the cause.

What causes a swollen eyelid?

Eyelid swelling occurs when the area around your eyes fills up with fluid, making them appear puffy. Eyelid edema is the medical term for fluid retention in the eyelid. Swollen eyelids can result from a lack of sleep or may be a sign of a medical condition. Infections, trauma, and eye diseases can lead to swelling in the eyelid.

What should I do if my eye is swollen?

Eye swelling can be a sign of a serious condition. Seek prompt medical care if eye swelling is persistent or causes you concern. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you experience eye swelling along with facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or fever, or if you experience eye swelling as a result of head injury or trauma.

What Is Eye Swelling

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