Eye swelling is a common symptom of many eye conditions. It can be caused by infection, inflammation, injury, or allergy to the eye. It is usually accompanied by other symptoms, including eye pain, floaters in vision, difficulty opening eyes, and blurry vision. Applying a warm or cold compress can reduce eye swelling.
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Why is eye swelling not subsiding even after taking medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a right eye swelling, under the eye and now over the eye, and constant watering in the eye. I applied TobraDex ointment at night time for the past three nights, and I have been taking Augmentin tablets for the past three days, no change in the condition. Under-eye skin is getti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for asking. From the photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems like preseptal cellulitis may be secondary to blepharitis or some insect bite. Read Full »