eyelid swelling
Inflamed eye covering
Eyelid swelling is puffiness or enlargement of the tissue surrounding the eye, caused by fluid accumulation, inflammation, or infection.
It may affect one or both eyes and ranges from mild morning puffiness to pronounced swelling that impairs vision: The eyelid swelling went down after she applied a cold compress.
Common causes include allergies, styes, insect bites, and crying.
- puffySwollen with air
- allergicAdversely reactive to substances
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
irritation · contact lenses · conjunctivitis · stye · blepharitis · itchy · watery · red · inflamed · tired · sleep deprivation · crying · rubbing · antihistamine · cold compress · compress · bags · droopy