Question 1

i'm concerned because i have swollen eye, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Cool compresses!: Try cool compresses. If no improvement see ophthalmologist.

Question 2

swollen eye lid?

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Swollen eyelid: Try warm compresses frequently and artificial tears.  If no improvement or worsening, go see an eye doctor.

Question 3

what causes rid of a swollen eye?

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Allergies : Allergies cause swollen eyelids. Cold compress can relieve the swelling.   Over-the-counter allergy medicine, such as loratidine (claritin) & eyedrops help relieve it. Zaditor (ketotifen) is a good eye drop for itching.  If it persists or gets worse go to your doctor. It could also be other problems.

Question 4

what's recommended as a cure for my swollen eye?

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Many things: Allergies, eyelid infection (blepharitis or meibomianitis), thyroid disease, or laxity of the connective tissue around the eye that causes the fat pads around the eyeball to "push" forward called dermatochalasis.  You should see your doctor.

Question 5

can vaccinations cause a swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

No it will not but: This is not a normal reaction to getting shots, bur very rarely some infants can get an acute allergic reaction which may start with swelling of the eyes and may lead to anaphylaxis.It is written as a side effect but in 48 years of giving shots to babies, children of all ages and adults I have never encoutered that and I do not worry about it when i give vaccine shots to my patients.

Question 6

how do i get rid of a swollen eye fast?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A doctor can determine the cause of the swelling and start you on the appropriate treatment that will get the swelling down the quickest.  Over-the-counter treatments seldom work any faster than your body's natural healing response, so don't waste your money on them.  See a doctor.

Question 7

woke up with red swollen eye and it hurts?

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Eye infected: A red eye with pain is typically infected.  Most likely it's a viral infection of the top of the eye-the conjunctiva or a bacterial infection of the eyelid-a "stye."  less likely causes are inflammation inside the eye (iritis or uveitis) or an acute glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).  You need to see you eye doctor to make the correct diagnosis and receive the proper treatment.

Question 8

how can i treat swollen eye from allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Try cold compresses daily
Try over the counter Radiator drops and use one drop two times a day.
If this does not help then seek medical attention

Question 9

how do you get rid of a swollen eye in one day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause, cool compresses may help!

Question 10

is it advisable to take cloxacillin for swollen eye crease?

Accepted Answer

If prescribed: If your doctor has evaluated and decided on that rx, then fine. If you have it left over from another infection, see your doctor.

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