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How to cure swollen eyelids?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My left eyelid is swollen, red, and very itchy. Sometimes when l stare at my laptop for 20 minutes, it gets watery. I am currently using Antihistamines.

Answered by Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

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If your eyelid swelling is painful, then start warm compresses over it for one week and do it at least twice a day. If it is not painful but associated with itching, only start with cold compresses over it for one week and at least twice a day. Also, start with eyedrop Moxifloxacin three times a day for one week and follow up after five days. Please continue with your antihistaminic tablet or drop it as advised. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 16, 2022
Reviewed At January 31, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gargi Madhukar Apte is an Ophthalmologist. She can do comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments. She can diagnose and manage eye diseases. She can provide pediatric and adult eye care. She can do refractive eye correction. She can help in the management of retinal, corneal and ocular surface disorders.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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