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A member asked:

What causes eyes to be swollen? my eyes have been swollen for a few weeks everyday it's like my lacrimal gland is overlapping my eye lid. and the outside of the lacrimal sac the skin part has changed colour to a pale colour. it's weird.?

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It could be allergy but that is usually associated with itching. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Dr Berryman agreed

Answered 4/4/2022

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