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My daughter woke up with her left eyelid swollen on friday and its now sunday. it doesn't hurt or itch, just alittle red what do you think it can be?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Swollen lid: Try warm compresses and artificial tears. If no improvement or worsening, see an eye doctor.

Answered 8/10/2014

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Could by many things: The most common causes of swollen eyelid are infection and allergy. If it does not get better in a day or two, see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

My daughter woke up with her left eyelid swollen on friday and its now sunday. it doesn't hurt or itch, just alittle red what do you think it can be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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