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Swollen eyelid: what to do?

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Swollen eyelid: what to do?

Sun, wind, dust and pollution: the eyelids protect our eyes from external aggressions and are regularly put to the test. They can sometimes swell, together or individually. Our doctors explain the reasons for these swellings, and how to react if your eyelids swell.

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How to recognize swollen eyelids?

We have 4 eyelids: two upper and two lower eyelids. They protect our eyes from certain attacks, block light and promote rehydration and cleaning of the cornea.

This swelling can affect the upper and/or lower eyelid and affect one eye or both eyes at the same time. Depending on the cause of the swelling, it may be accompanied by additional symptoms. In addition to being swollen, the eyelids can be red, painful or even cause itching.

What are the causes of swollen eyelids?

Most of the time, swelling of the eyelid is temporary and not serious. Some common causes can explain it.

The allergies

These are the most common causes of swelling of the eyelids, whether local allergies (contact sensitivity) or allergic reactions, following allergic rhinitis for example.

A stye

The stye is due to a bacterial infection that lodges on the edge of an eyelid, at the root of an eyelash. Anyone can experience it one day, but it is more common in people with diabetes and people who wear contact lenses. A stye most often heals spontaneously or thanks to local hygiene care, sometimes associated with antibiotic eye drops.

A chalazia

The chalazion is an inflammatory reaction due to a clogging of the gland used to lubricate the surface of the eye. It is often confused with a stye, because it results in a small painful bump on the eyelid, without however touching the free edge of the eyelid or the eyelashes. The chalazion can resolve on its own in several weeks, but sometimes it must be surgically removed.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, i.e. the mucous membrane that lines the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Of viral, bacterial, allergic or irritative origin, it is manifested in particular by the redness of one or both eyes, associated with itching, tingling, clear or purulent discharge.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the edge of the eyelids. It is caused by the obstruction of sebaceous glands inside the eyelid, due to irritation, infection or excessive production of sebum. It causes swelling of the eyelid, but also itching or a burning sensation. The appearance of crusts and the possible fall of eyelashes can also be observed. It is treated with eyelid care and possibly antibiotic treatment. https://embracecomfort.com/

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