Question 1

can hooded eyelids cause your eyelashes to push in downward  & cause shadow  like feelings  ? what are symptoms & will it get worse?

Accepted Answer

Eye concern : It could and eyes droop more as we age. I would discuss with an eye doctor

Question 2

what causes eyelids to swell?

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Inflammation: Inflammation from any cause may stimulate lid swelling.  Treatment depends on the cause of the problem.  See your eye doctor for evaluation and proper treatment.

Question 3

what can cause eyelids to flicker?

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Blepharospasm: The flicker in your eyelid is a condition called blepharospasm. This is caused by nerves firing uncontrollably, stimulating your orbicularis muscle to contract. If this doesn't resolve on its own, the treatment is Botox injections to these areas, the effect of the Botox will last approximately 3-4 months before its recurs.

Question 4

what causes regular vibration of the eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Blepharospasm: Vibration of the eyelids is called blepharospasm. It is often associated with stress and/or fatigue. You should have an eye exam by a physician to make sure there is no underlying eye problem. Botox is sometimes used to treat blepharospasm once it is determined that there is no eye problem causing the eyelids to twitch or vibrate.

Question 5

one of my eyelids is lower than the other. what is cause and cure?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis: Drooping eyelid can be congenital, caused by birth trauma, acquired muscle weakness or something more serious like eye socket disease or tumor or indicative of neurological problem.  Should see your eye md for diagnosis and recommended treatment.

Question 6

what could be the cause of sudden bags/folds under my lower eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Baggy eyelids: Sudden appearance of swollen, baggy lower eyelids may be associated with fluid retention.
Check  your weight for any recent gain and consult your family doctor. Gradual bagginess of the skin of the lower eyelids is often an inherited condition.

Question 7

suffering from sudden thickening of lower eyelids.sleepin for long hours causes more thickenin.can u please let me know the cause of it?i am 48 years

Accepted Answer

Oculoplastic eval. : Lower eyelid swelling, bags or "thickening" can be caused by several things. You should see an oculoplastic eye surgeon for evaluation. They may recommend warm compresses and cleaning your lids and lashes with baby shampoo to treat blepharitis or surgery to remove excess fat from the lower lids. They may also perform tests to rule out other causes of lower eyelid swelling.

Question 8

what causes swollen eyelids?

Accepted Answer

General Symptom.: It is a general symptom.  It can be anything from a mild virus infection, allergies, sinus infection.
It can also be a serious sign of fluid status of the body.  If it is bad enough to affect your vision or self-perception then See your doctor for a review.  At your age, if the simple mild answers are not obvious, then a more full investigation may be warranted.

Question 9

what causes drooping eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis: Drooping eyelids that are symmetrical usually are not dangerous and can be caused by weakness of eyelid elevating muscles or just age.  However, might be an indicator of neurological or brain problem.  Should see eye md asap to diagnose and recommend treatment.

Question 10

what causes bruising on your eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Valsalva/vomiting: Any prolonged increase in abdominal pressure as in vomiting or severe coughing spells ; the like will cause it. Also strangulation that does not end in death.

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One of my eyelids is lower than the other. what is cause and cure?

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Suffering from sudden thickening of lower eyelids.sleepin for long hours causes more thickenin.can u please let me know the cause of it?i am 48 years

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