Md. Riday Khan

· 06 Dec 2021

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Why is my eye red and swollen?

A puffy eyelid is more than just a cosmetic annoyance. It can be scary, particularly if the swelling is severe enough to interfere with a person's ability to see.

Most causes of puffy eyelids are harmless; however, minor problems can also be quite serious. So if a person has swollen eyelids, it is a good idea to seek care from an optometrist or ophthalmologist.

If someone has experienced puffy eyelids before, it is probably safe to treat the condition at home for a few days.

1. Stye
A stye is a type of infection that can cause swollen eyelids.
A stye is an infection of a gland in the eyelid. The most common type of style infects the tear glands at the base of the eyelashes. Sometimes it also occurs inside the eyelid, due to infected oil glands.

Styes usually start as red, itchy, painful, and swollen bumps. Over the course of a few hours to a few days, they start to look like a pimple. Some have whiteheads.

In most cases, the infection only affects a single lacrimal or sebaceous gland and does not require treatment. Warm compresses can help with the pain.

People should avoid products like makeup and eye creams until the stye is gone. Also, they should never try to remove the style, as it can spread the infection and damage the eye.

Antibiotics can help with the following situations:

if several styles appear at the same time
the style is very painful
symptoms get worse
fever develops
sight deteriorates
If a person experiences any of these symptoms with a stye, they should contact an ophthalmologist.

2. Chalación
Chalazion looks like a style, but it is not an infection. Instead, a chalazion occurs when an oil gland in the eyelid becomes congested.

People who have had a chalazion tend to have more and the bumps can grow quite large. However, a chalazion is rarely painful. They usually appear on their own after several days and are very similar to a pimple.

Warm compresses can help them go away faster.

When a chalazion grows too large, it can interfere with vision and cause more pain. It can also be difficult to tell the difference between this, a style, or an eye infection.

If the bump does not go away after a few days or there are other signs of an infection such as fever, the person should contact the ophthalmologist.

3. Allergies
If the swollen eyelid is accompanied by itching, redness, tearing, the cause could be an eye allergy. Dust, pollen, and other common allergens can irritate the eyes, triggering an allergic reaction.

Eye allergies are rarely dangerous, but they can be bothersome.

Avoiding known allergens is the best way to treat, but some people get relief by taking antihistamines like Benadryl. Over-the-counter optical drops, which are available to buy online, can also help with itching and redness, but if symptoms persist, people will need to contact their ophthalmologist. Your doctor may recommend allergy tests or prescription treatments.

4. Exhaustion
Exhaustion or fatigue can make the eyelids appear inflamed and puffy. Fluid retention at night can also affect the eyelids. It can make them appear swollen and inflamed in the morning, particularly if the person did not sleep well.

Applying a cold compress while lying with your head elevated on a pillow can be helpful. Drinking a glass of water can also help reduce fluid retention and bloating.

5. Crying
Crying can break small blood vessels in the eyes and eyelids, particularly if the cry is loud and prolonged.

Puffy eyelids after a person have cried can be the result of fluid retention, caused by increased blood flow to the area around the eyes.

Rest, cold compresses, elevating the head, and drinking water can help.

6. Cosmetics
Exhausting crying can lead to fluid retention in the eyelids, making them appear puffy.
When makeup and skincare products get into the eyes, they can irritate the eyes as well as the surrounding tissue, resulting in swelling, irritation, and pain.

Allergic reactions to these products can also trigger eyelid swelling.

If people experience burning and puffy eyes, they should use artificial tears (eye drops) that are available online and at the pharmacy to help ease the discomfort.

If the burning continues or worsens, the person should see an ophthalmologist.

Avoid using eye drops or any other pain reliever product. These products can have unexpected chemical reactions to makeup and skincare products.

7. Orbital cellulite
Orbital cellulitis is an infection deep in the eyelid tissue. It can spread quickly and is often extremely painful. Even a small cut can introduce enough bacteria to activate orbital cellulite.

If the eyelid is very painful, red, burning, or swollen, the person should seek emergency medical attention.

Cellulitis is a serious infection that requires antibiotic treatment. Depending on the severity of the infection, it may be necessary to receive intravenous (IV) antibiotics.

8. Graves' disease
Graves' disease is an endocrine disorder that causes an overactive thyroid. This condition can cause the thyroid to mistakenly release cells to counteract an infection that does not exist in the eye. The antibiotics it releases can cause swelling and inflammation in the eye.

A variety of treatments are available for Graves' disease, including thyroid surgery and various medications.

9. Ocular herpes
The herpes ocular herpes is an infection in and around the eyes. Although anyone can develop eye herpes, it is more common in children. Ocular herpes can look a lot like pink eye, but it doesn't always lead to different lesions.

To diagnose herpes, a doctor will need to perform an eye culture to check for the presence of the virus. Although the virus remains in the body and has no cure, antiviral drugs can control symptoms.

10. Blepharitis
Properly removing eye makeup can help prevent blepharitis and other conditions that can lead to swollen eyelids.
Some people have more bacteria on and around the eyelids than others. These bacteria can cause a condition called blepharitis.

Blepharitis sufferers may have greasy eyelids and dandruff-like scales around their eyelashes. And some people develop sore and swollen eyelids.

Blepharitis is a chronic condition that has no cure. In fact, you tend to have flare-ups of symptoms that get better and then get worse. Warm compresses, carefully removing eye makeup, and rubbing the lids can help. An ophthalmologist or optometrist can prescribe an antibiotic ointment.

Sometimes blepharitis causes a more serious infection. If an outbreak of blepharitis is worse than the previous ones or if the pain is severe, contact an ophthalmologist.

11. Blocked tear duct
When a tear duct is blocked, the eye cannot drain the tears completely, causing pain and redness of the eyelid. People with clogged eyelids may also notice complicated drainage. Your eyes may be sealed when you wake up.

Newborns and infants are especially vulnerable to blocked tear ducts. Symptoms often improve by the time they are one year old.

In most cases, a blocked tear duct is bothersome, but not harmful. Warm compresses can reduce swelling and help drain the tear duct. Try gently massaging the area to reduce pressure and drain the duct.

A blocked tear duct can sometimes become infected. If the eyelid is extremely sore or if a person develops a fever, they should seek immediate care. The infection may require antibiotics.

If the blocked tear ducts do not clear, the doctor may need to perform a medical procedure to open them.

12. Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, also known as red eyes, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, which is a thin, transparent tissue that appears on the eyelid and eyeball. People with conjunctivitis usually have red or irritated eyeballs and may experience pain, itching, and swollen eyelids.

The most common form of pink eye is a viral infection that goes away on its own after 7 to 10 days. However, a bacterial infection can also cause pink eye. Occasionally, allergies or irritants such as perfume irritate the eyes, causing conjunctivitis.

Warm compresses can help with the pain. People should also focus on:

keep eyes clean and without makeup
avoid rubbing or touching your eyes
wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the infection
If the symptoms get worse, the pain becomes severe, or the pink eye does not go away in a few days, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics.

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