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Allergies—such as to pollen, dust and pet dander—are a common cause of swollen eyelids. Other allergy symptoms may include watery, red and itchy eyes. Credit: NIAID: Date: 29 March 2019, 10:48: Source: Swollen Eyelid Due to Allergy: Author: NIAID
Blepharitis, sometimes known as granulated eyelids, is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause swelling, burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye.
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or Madras eye, [4] [5] is inflammation of the conjunctiva and the inner surface of the eyelid. [6] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning. [1] Swelling of the sclera ...
Along with facial swelling, if you also have difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue or lips, confusion, or pain, get medical attention, Dr. Davis emphasizes. Also, seek care if your eyelids ...
When an allergen irritates the conjunctiva, common symptoms that occur in the eye include: ocular itching, eyelid swelling, tearing, photophobia, watery discharge, and foreign body sensation (with pain). [1] [3] Itching is the most typical symptom of ocular allergy, and more than 75% of patients report this symptom when seeking treatment. [3]
When infected with AHC, patients will experience painful, red eyes, swelling of the conjunctival tissue, and frequent mucus discharge from the eyes accompanied by excessive tearing and subconjunctival hemorrhaging. This hemorrhaging is caused by the rupture of blood vessels beneath the conjunctiva giving the eyes a bright red appearance.
Eyelid dermatitis is commonly related to atopic dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis. [1] Volatile substances, tosylamide, epoxy hardeners, insect sprays , and lemon peel oil may be implicated, with many cases of eyelid contact dermatitis being caused by substances transferred by the hands to the eyelids .
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