Do lots of people get eye swelling, or is it unusual?
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Do lots of people get eye swelling, or is it unusual?
3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensinger
Ophthalmology
In brief:
Frequent
Eye swelling is mostly due to infectious or allergic responses in the lids.
Some, like allergy can be painless or itchy, but others like infection can be painful. The conjunctival lining of the eye can swell also and the soft tissue around and behind the eye can swell. There are many causes. You should see your ophthalmologist especially if the vision is dropping or the pain is severe.
In brief:
Frequent
Eye swelling is mostly due to infectious or allergic responses in the lids.
Some, like allergy can be painless or itchy, but others like infection can be painful. The conjunctival lining of the eye can swell also and the soft tissue around and behind the eye can swell. There are many causes. You should see your ophthalmologist especially if the vision is dropping or the pain is severe.
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