{"id":273018,"date":"2026-03-12T11:07:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=273018"},"modified":"2026-03-13T04:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T04:23:40","slug":"eye-care-swollen-eyes-causes-symptoms-treatment-home-remedies-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/eye-care-swollen-eyes-causes-symptoms-treatment-home-remedies-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Swollen Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Home Remedies, and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Is a Swollen Eye?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms Associated With Swollen Eyes<\/a><\/li>
Common Types of Eye Swelling<\/a><\/li>
Causes of Swollen Eye<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Swollen Eyes<\/a><\/li>
Other Ways to Treat a Swollen Eye<\/a><\/li>
Tips to Avoid Eye Swelling<\/a><\/li>
When to See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever woken up with swollen under eyes in the morning as if you hadn\u2019t slept well or had been crying? Swollen eyes are a common problem faced by many people that can happen at any time. The swelling can range from mild puffiness to more pronounced swelling that causes discomfort or affects your vision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reasons for swollen eyes can include allergies, infections, and underlying health conditions. Along with swelling, you may also experience redness, puffiness or watering of the eyes ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. While swollen eyes may be temporary and harmless in some cases, persistent or severe swelling may require medical attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
In this article, we will explore swollen eye symptoms, causes, home care tips, and management options to help you manage swollen eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Is a Swollen Eye?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your eyes become red and sore and the skin around your eyes looks bruised and swollen, you may have swollen eyes. Different parts of your eyes, such as the eyelids, tear ducts, or skin around the eyes can contribute to swollen eyes ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Inflammation of any of these parts due to infections, fluid buildup, or irritation due to allergies may lead to visible puffiness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Infections:<\/strong> When you get an infection, your eyes may become inflamed, resulting in swelling^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Allergies:<\/strong> When your eyes are exposed to allergens like pollen, your body releases a substance called histamine, which may cause swollen eyes^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Fluid Build-up:<\/strong> When you cry, do not get proper sleep, or have an allergic reaction, fluid accumulates around your eyes, which makes your eyes look puffy^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Symptoms Associated With Swollen Eyes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Symptoms that may occur along with swollen eyes include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Redness: <\/strong>It can be caused by anything from a simple allergy to a severe eye injury^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Puffiness:<\/strong> It may result from crying, consuming too much salt, lack of sleep, swollen eyes due to allergies^{3<\/sup><\/a>, rubbing of eyes, or ageing}^{4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Pain:<\/strong> It can result from injuries or infections^{1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Discharge or Tearing:<\/strong> It can result from infections^{1<\/sup><\/a> or allergies}^{3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Blurred Vision:<\/strong> It can be caused by inflammation, allergies or infections^{5<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Double Vision (diplopia):<\/strong> It can be caused by conditions like Graves\u2019 disease (an autoimmune condition)^{6<\/sup><\/a> or due to infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Common Types of Eye Swelling<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever thought, \u201cWhy is my eye swollen?\u201d Eye swelling may be caused by several conditions. Here are some common causes of eye swelling based on the eye part affected:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Periorbital Oedema:<\/strong> It is the swelling of the soft tissues around the eyes^{3<\/sup><\/a>, the cause of which may include:\u00a0\n}
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Orbital cellulitis:<\/strong> This is infection (mostly bacterial) of the tissues of the eye socket, which may lead to swelling around the eyes, e.g., swelling of both upper and lower eyelids and eyebrows^{7<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Conjunctival Swelling:<\/strong> It is the swelling of the conjunctiva, the thin, delicate, transparent tissue that covers the inner surface of the eyelids and the eye\u2019s white part. Its causes may include:\u00a0\n
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Infectious conjunctivitis:<\/strong> This may be due to a bacterial or viral infection.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allergic conjunctivitis:<\/strong> This may be caused by an allergic reaction to allergens or irritants^{8<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Eyelid Swelling: <\/strong>It is the swelling of the upper or lower eyelids caused by inflammation or fluid buildup. Its causes include:\u00a0\n\n
Stye:<\/strong> A stye is a painful lump occurring outside or inside of the eye, caused by swelling of the eyelash follicle due to a bacterial infection^{9<\/sup><\/a>. In some cases, it may cause the corner of eye to swell.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Chalazion: <\/strong>Swelling of the eyelids causing a small bump on them due to the blockage of oil glands. Often develops after a stye^{10<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Blepharitis:<\/strong> Swelling of eyelids (mostly in the eyelash area) usually caused by bacterial overgrowth. May be accompanied by inflammation, irritation, and itchiness^{11<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: <\/strong>Swelling and redness in the inner corner of the eye accompanied by a noticeable bulge just below that area, which is usually caused by blockage and infection in the tear duct^{12<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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