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Swelling and puffy under left eye only. happens every month or so. doesn't hurt, only itches. no redness in eye. occasional swelling in eye?

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Dr. Michael Ham
Dr. Michael Hamanswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Allergy: Sounds like allergic, most likely contact related since only on one side. Such as you sleep on your left side and every month you use the same laundry detergent or something of the sort.
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Dr. Caroline Cribari commented
Psychiatry 25 years experience
If it continues, please see your doctor when it occurs.
Feb 26, 2014

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