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  2. Chemosis - Wikipedia

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    Chemosis is the swelling (or edema) of the conjunctiva. The term derives from the Greek words cheme and -osis, cheme meaning cockleshell due to the swollen conjunctiva resembling it, and -osis meaning condition. [1] The swelling is due to the oozing of exudate from abnormally permeable capillaries. In general, chemosis is a nonspecific sign of ...

  3. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus - Wikipedia

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    Common signs include a rash of the forehead with swelling of the eyelid. There may also be eye pain and redness, inflammation of the conjunctiva , cornea or uvea , and sensitivity to light . Fever and tingling of the skin and allodynia near the eye may precede the rash.

  4. Conjunctivochalasis - Wikipedia

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    The resulting loose, excess conjunctiva may mechanically irritate the eye and disrupt the tear film and its outflow, leading to dry eye and excess tearing. [2] A correlation may also exist between inflammation in the eye and conjunctivochalasis, though it is unclear whether this correlation is causal.

  5. 10 Reasons Your Face Is Swollen, According to Doctors

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    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 ...

  6. Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Blepharitis Cases on the Rise: Here's Why Your Eyelids ... - AOL

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    Experts say all that extra time indoors, in front of a screen, may be to blame for an uptick in cases of blepharitis, also known as swelling of the eyelids. Blepharitis Cases on the Rise: Here's ...

  8. Eyelid - Wikipedia

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    Eyelid edema is a condition in which the eyelids are swollen and tissues contain excess fluid. It may affect eye function when it increases the intraocular pressure. Eyelid edema is caused by allergy, trichiasis or infections. [4] The main symptoms are swollen red eyelids, pain, and itching. Chronic eyelid edema can lead to blepharochalasis.

  9. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    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 ...