Question 1

midnight 2 year old toddler kicked me on eye. my eyes look fine no redness & during evening when i use to blink there was little pain. next morning lower eyelid was swollen &pain while blinking. so is it because of kick or it's an insect bite?

Accepted Answer

: Doubt it's an insect bite. However, it's worth getting checked by an ophthalmologist to rule out a corneal abrasion, iris or trabecular angle injury and unlikely retinal tear or detachment

Question 2

my eyelids are severely swollen. help?

Accepted Answer

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 3

my eyelids are crusty and swollen. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 4

what are some causes of swollen eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Causes of swollen eye lids include : infectious, allergies, tumors(benign or rarely malignant), vascular formations.

Question 5

my eyelid is swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Try a warm compress: It could be a variety of conditions, caused by many different things.  If it doesn't respond to warm compresses 4 times a day for about  5  
minutes each for 2 days, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 6

eyelid a little swollen and aches?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid pain: Apply warm compresses to eye. 4 times daily.It may help to prevent a stye  from developing

Question 7

can i fly on a plane with a swollen eyelid?

Accepted Answer

: If you have already seen a doctor, are receiving treatment to deal with the underlying cause, and the swelling is stable or declining, would think there would be no real risk within an airline pressurized cabin.  But discuss this with your doctor who has been managing your care.

Question 8

why is my left eyelid red and swollen and dry?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection.: Could be inflamed or infected.  If the whole eyelid is red, that could be something called blepharitis, and if the eye is likewise red, blepharoconjunctivitis.  Regardless, eye drops may help.

Question 9

my top eyelid is swollen and it hurts what is it?

Accepted Answer

Infection: If tender in one spot when you touch it, it is most likely a style or a chalazion.  If so, try hot compresses (warm moist washcloth) on the spot 4 times a day for 3-5 minutes each time for a few days.  If not better, see an ophthalmologist.  If tender all over, see an ophthalmologist now. Could be cellulitis.

Question 10

what could be causing my upper eyelid to be swollen?

Accepted Answer

Infection / allergy: Swelling of the upper eyelid could be from an infected oil gland or skin glan, from a blocked oil gland (stye or chalazion), from allergy, from an insect bite or exposure, and from edema related to lying down. Infections are usually painful, tender and diffuse, while a stye is more like a non-tender lump. Allergy usually is associated with itching. Also, blepharitis is a chronic low grade infection.

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Midnight 2 year old toddler kicked me on eye. my eyes look fine no redness & during evening when i use to blink there was little pain. next morning lower eyelid was swollen &pain while blinking. so is it because of kick or it's an insect bite?

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My eyelids are severely swollen. help?

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My eyelids are crusty and swollen. what could be wrong?

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What are some causes of swollen eyelid?

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My eyelid is swollen. what should i do?

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Eyelid a little swollen and aches?

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Can i fly on a plane with a swollen eyelid?

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Why is my left eyelid red and swollen and dry?

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My top eyelid is swollen and it hurts what is it?

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What could be causing my upper eyelid to be swollen?

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