How is a swollen eyelid treated?
Applying a cool cloth or tea pad to the eye is recommended to reduce swelling, and saline irrigation to treat swelling and discharge.
If the condition does not improve in a few days, the doctor will change the course of treatment, recommending it based on the underlying cause. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, for example, it is necessary to diagnose what caused the discomfort.
You have an infection if you feel pain in the eyelid area. Pink eye appears as a result of a bacterial, viral or allergic infection. Pus or a sticky layer is noticeable on the eyelash, in the corner of the eye.
Avoid makeup during chalazion. To prevent re-infection, replace the used brush or other cosmetic item.
Contact lenses should be avoided during any type of eye irritation.
As a rule, swelling in the eyelid area disappears within a day.
The eyelid may swell for the following reasons:
- Allergy;
- Insect bite;
- Fluid retention;
- Trauma;
- Insomnia.
Contact the clinic immediately if the swelling of the eyelid is accompanied by other symptoms:
- eye pain;
- blurred vision;
- vision has deteriorated;
- you see spots;
- sensation of a foreign body in the eye;
- It is difficult for you to move your eyes normally.
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