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How long does a swollen shut eye take until it heals?
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Swollen eye: The time it takes your swollen eye to improve depends on the cause of the eye swelling. Injuries or infections could improve in a few days, or may take several weeks to resolve if more severe.
Answered 5/24/2018
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