Swollen Eyes Remedies

Causes of Swollen Eyes Vary

Your choice of swollen eyes remedies is best left to a medical professional because determining remedies depends on the cause. Swollen eyes happen for a variety of reasons, and determining the cause of swollen eyes is always the first step in finding a cure for swollen eyes.

Typically and traditionally, swollen eyes remedies include antibiotic eye lotions and drops, over the counter solutions, antihistamine tablets and corticosteroids. Be sure to discuss possible side effects of these swollen eyes remedies with your doctor.

Generally speaking, a warm or cold compress applied over the swollen area will probably help. Warm compresses will reduce the discomfort. Cold compresses limit or reduce swelling. Be sure to use a clean cloth and boiled or purified water for the compresses.

Causes of swollen eyes The term " swollen eyes" is a general term that also describes puffy eyes or eye swelling. It may also be used interchangeably with the terms eyelid swelling or swollen eyelids.

Causes of swollen eyes often include some kind of eye infection, irritation, inflammation or injury. In most cases, eye swelling is not serious and the puffiness goes away in a few days. But severely swollen eyes can be a symptom of eye disease or an eye infection. So it's always a good idea to check with your doctor for a professional diagnosis.

The following are the most common causes swollen eyes and eyelids.

• Allergies, especially allergic rhinitis, which may result from by pollen, seasonal changes, house dust-mites, molds or pets.
• Bacterial and viral infections like pink eye or conjunctivitis.
• Certain eye cosmetics, particularly cosmetics that have exceeded their expiration date.
• Certain illnesses, especially measles, herpes, and diabetes. Diseases such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and lupus may also cause eye swelling.
• Eye injury, trauma or damage.
• Eye irritation from dirt, dust, grit smog and other forms of air pollution.
• Overuse of prescription and over the counter eye drops.
• Poor hygienic practices by those who wear contact lenses.
• Sexually transmitted diseases may spread to the eyes.
• Surgical procedures on the eye.
• Vitamin A deficiency.

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