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I have a swollen eyelid not sure what the cause is. i know i'm not allergic. i don't have contact lenses. can a gp help me with this or do i visit an eye doctor?
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Swollen eyelid: Very often swollen eyelids are caused by inflammation of glands in the eyelids and resolve with an application of a warm pack for 15 minutes four times a day. There are other reasons such as infections, and allergies. You can see a general practitioner.
Answered 3/18/2019
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