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My eyes got swollen when i woke up in the morning due to crying last night. what can i do to not make it swollen even if i cried the whole night?

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Ice it: First you try to avoid it if possible. You can place an ice pack and wash it with cold water with eyes close.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 12/11/2014

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