Question 1

is it normal to have swollen eyes after a blepharoplasty?

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Yes: All surgical procedures cause swelling.  Talk to your surgeon if you are concerned.

Question 2

why are my eyes swollen when i wake up?

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Multiple causes.: The list includes fluid retention, allergic reaction, blocked meibomian glands.  Need more info to narrow it down.

Question 3

why are my eyes swollen? i have mild chf and blepharitis.

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Needs exam: Swollen eyes can come from many factors, including CHF and blepharitis. It would probably be useful to obtain a comprehensive eye exam with an ophthalmologist to explore the numerous local and systemic factors that may be responsible for your swollen eyes.

Question 4

what works against swollen eyes?

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Swollen eyes: If your eyes are swollen because of allergies or infection, then treating the source will often help reduce the swelling.  A lot of adults have swollen eyes due to aging eyelid changes.  If the changes are severe enough, some people have elective surgery to reduce the swelling.

Question 5

how could  i reduce swollen eyes?

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Depends on the cause: Swollen eyes can be due to allergy which is the most common cause of swollen eyes but it can also be caused by infection and can be a sign of underlying disese of kidneys, hormone related.
So treatment depends on cause, you can try cold compresses and an over the counter anthistamine like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Claritin or zyrtec, and if no improvement see your doctor.

Question 6

i have swollen eyes
how can i fix my eyes?

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Swollen eyes: You need to see an ophthalmologist who will provide the diagnosis and what treatment if any is necessary.

Question 7

allergic reactions: swollen eyes, what to do?

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Meds and cold packs: Allergies generally respond well to anti-histamines and cold compresses over the lids.  It is important to determine the cause of allergy if possible so as to avoid contact with the culprit.

Question 8

how should i treat red, crusty, swollen eyes?

Accepted Answer

Crusty eyes: There are a number of possible causes for crusty eyes.  If due to viral conjunctivitis (commonly called pink eye) or an allergy, cold compresses and artificial tears will help.  If due to blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, warm compresses are instead indicated.  Lastly a bacterial infection will require antibiotics. The best way to determine the cause and proper treatment is an eye exam.

Question 9

what is the recovery time for swollen eyes from a sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depending on how severe the burn was and how sensitive your eyelids are.

Question 10

how can i make swollen eyes go down and the redness go away?

Accepted Answer

Cold pack: After placeing ice pack on your eyes, a few drops of visene should take some of the redness away.

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