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I rubbed my eye and now its swollen, what does that mean?
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Swollen eye: Swelling in or around eye can be due to the following [most common to least]: allergy [most likely in your case]; age issue (blepharoptosis, dermatochalasis), genetic variations; blocked meibomian gland (sty, chalazion); too much salt in diet; heart or kidney problem; mass or tumor). See an eyemd if swelling does not improve with cold artificial tears or ice packs.
Answered 4/15/2021
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