Other names: swollen eye, eyelid edema

The most common cause swollen eyelids is the inflammation. Inflammation of the eyelids are numerous, generally we can say that manifested on the one hand swelling, redness, pain, excessive tearing, etc. Inflammation can be caused by bacteria, viruses. A special group consists of an allergic inflammation of the eyelids.

Examples of acute purulent inflammation is bacterial stye – hordeolum and lupine grain – chalazion. For such diseases there is inflammation of glands, which are located in the cap – Meibomian, Zeisovy or Moll glands. They accumulate in their content, there is a small abscess formation, speech hurts, swelling, redness, etc.. For chalazia will be swelling and pain in the parotid nodes. In these diseases, it is better to consult an ophthalmologist. They may be inflammation, which burst after the evacuation of pus and receding, but it is appropriate to exclude other causes of inflammation.

Another group consists of a lid margin inflammation – called. Blepharitis. There are two types of blepharitis – squamous and ulcerative. Both are characterized by congestion of the cap edge, flaking, ulcerative blepharitis form secretions which dries and forms pustules and crusting. There is also loss of eyelashes.

For both types of inflammation can be highly recommended care lids – their purity. If they apply warm compresses to accelerate the rupture of the abscess. One of the reasons to visit a doctor, a fact that may develop diffuse inflammation – phlegmon. Swelling is so large that there is complete closure of the fissure.

The situation is different in viral inflammation of the eyelids. These inflammations caused byherpes viruses. Firstly it is a herpes simplex palpabrae. This disease eyelid swelling begins, then the lid starting to form typical vesicles. Typically affects one eye, often recurs, especially for diseases of past, following stress, etc.

The disease spontaneously heals without therapy. The doctor intervenes only in case of frequent relapses – applied aciclovir – Herpesin or medication Zovirax. The positive effect may have an increased intake of B vitamins and vitamin C.

The second type is herpes zoster ophthalmicus – This is the shingles first branch of the trigeminal nerve. The patient begins a headache appears unilaterally blisters on eyelid, forehead and scalp. The therapy is also done with Aciclovir.

Allergic inflammation of the eyelids are also very often – arise primarily in connection with the use of cosmetic products. Treatment consists of determining the effect of inducing inflammation and its omission of cosmetics and the like.