Question 1

what causes eyelid swelling?

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Many causes.: There are many causes of eyelid swelling.  See an ophthalmologist for help with this.

Question 2

what to do for eyelid swelling?

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See a doctor.: There are many causes of eyelid swelling.  An ophthalmologist can determine the cause and treat it.

Question 3

how do you reduce eyelid swelling?

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Cool compresses: Pour ice water on a clean cotton ball or wash cloth.  Hold gently against lids until cloth is warm.  Reapply as needed, but no sooner than 15 minutes.

Question 4

are the symptoms of eyelid swelling bad?

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They may be: Eyelid swelling usually produces tenderness, decreased ability to move the lid, warmth and firmness. If the swelling is severe, it can be rather painful. Any eyelid swelling that does not resolve within a day or that is painful should be immediately evaluated by an eye doctor.

Question 5

how can i make the eyelid swelling go down fast?

Accepted Answer

Cold compress: Depends on the cause but cold compress should work for most causes.

Question 6

why is one eyelid swelling during extreme exercise.?

Accepted Answer

Bulging?: If the eyelid/eye bulges with weightlifting, that could be an abnormality of the blood vessels called an orbital varix.  Specifically, you will note the bulging happening when you are holding your breath and straining, such as with weight lifting.  If this fits your symptoms, an exam, visual field and possible imaging to confirm the abnormality are in order.

Question 7

please help, how do i reduce the horrible eyelid swelling?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: The are many causes of swelling.  Your ophthalmologist can determine the cause and help you with this.

Question 8

why is my eyelid swelling up, plus it hurts to blink?

Accepted Answer

See an eye Dr.: Pain on blinking can be caused by a number of things from infectious to infection to foreign body.  These conditions can also cause the lid to swell.  Remove contact lenses if you use them.  If there is no relief see an eye doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 9

how do i reduce eyelid swelling from getting sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Ice: A sunburn causes acute inflammation in the skin.  Using ice on the eyes in the first 48 hours can help reduce the swelling.

Question 10

should i use hot water or cold water for eyelid swelling?

Accepted Answer

Both: Any swelling in the eyelid caused by trauma or surgical intervention should be treated with cold compresses in the first 24 hour period and then after that with warm compresses.

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