what does it mean when your left eye swollen up?
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Swollen eyelids cause a puffy appearance to the eyes. Causes of swollen eyelids include fluid retention, allergies, eye infections and eye injuries. Swelling of the eyelids also can be a sign of serious, potentially sight-threatening problems, such as orbital cellulitis, Graves' disease and ocular herpes.
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Thyroid eye disease is a condition in which the eye muscles, eyelids, tear glands and fatty tissues behind the eye become inflamed. This can cause the eyes and eyelids to become red, swollen and uncomfortable and the eyes can be pushed forward ('staring' or 'bulging' eyes).
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Allergic, bacterial and viral types of pink eye all can cause swollen eyelids, among other symptoms such as watery, red and itchy eyes. Styes. Usually appearing as a swollen, reddish bump on the edge of an eyelid, styes are caused by bacterial infection and inflammation of a meibomian gland.
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Besides the telltale red or pink color that gives pinkeye its name, eye discomfort is a common symptom. Kids might say that it feels like there's sand in the eye. Often, there's some discharge from the eye, and pain and swelling of the conjunctiva. Some kids have swollen eyelids or sensitivity to bright light.
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Symptom: Swollen, Red Eyelids Symptoms of allergic pinkeye usually involve both eyes and almost always includes itching. Swelling of the eyelids is more common with bacterial and allergic pinkeye.
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Dry eye. If the quantity or quality of your tears is not enough to lubricate your eye, you're probably suffering from dry eye. Dry eye can make your eyelids feel heavy. It's also commonly combined with other symptoms such as stinging and redness.
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Allergic conjunctivitis will typically affect both eyes and may be accompanied by classic allergy symptoms such as hives, itchiness, or allergic rhinitis (sneezing, congestion, swollen eyes). While excessive tearing is common, eye discharge is less so. In severe cases, a rash can break out on the conjunctiva itself.
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People often refer to conjunctivitis as red eye. Other symptoms of conjunctivitis include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and sometimes a sticky coating on the eyelashes (if it's caused by an allergy). Conjunctivitis can affect one eye at first, but usually affects both eyes after a few hours.
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Puffy, swollen eyelids and dark circles under the eyes can occur when you have an eye infection such as pink eye. These swollen eyes are caused by inflammation associated with the eye infection, which directly affects the neighboring eyelids. Also, dry eyes can cause general puffiness and swelling.
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Swelling doesn't always cause other symptoms. For external swelling, the enlargement of skin or muscles is usually visible. However, other signs of swelling include the buildup of fluid in the affected area. An imaging scan can show an enlarged organ, muscle, or bone.
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White eye discharge in one or both of your eyes is often an indication of irritation or an eye infection. In other cases, this discharge or “sleep” may just be a buildup of oil and mucus that accumulates while you're resting.
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Allergies can cause your eyes to redden, swell, and puff up. This may prompt you to rub your eyes more, resulting in further puffiness. Your doctor can help create a treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms. This may include eye drops and over-the-counter or prescription medications.
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The outer membrane of the eye is called the conjunctiva. Any irritation of the cornea or conjunctiva can lead to watery eye. Inflammation of the conjunctiva from (conjunctivitis) infection, irritants (chemical splash, etc.), or allergy (hay fever) is a common cause of itchy, watery eyes, as well as eye swelling.
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About conjunctivitis People often refer to conjunctivitis as red eye. Other symptoms of conjunctivitis include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and sometimes a sticky coating on the eyelashes (if it's caused by an allergy). Conjunctivitis can affect one eye at first, but usually affects both eyes after a few hours.
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Blepharitis. Blepharitis causes red, swollen and itchy eyelids. It can normally be treated by washing your eyelids every day. The condition is not usually serious, but can lead to other problems, such as dry eyes, cysts and conjunctivitis, especially if it's not treated.
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These tiny blood vessels (many of which normally are invisible) can become swollen because of environmental or lifestyle-related reasons or because of specific eye problems. Red eyes usually are caused by allergy, eye fatigue, over-wearing contact lenses or common eye infections such as conjunctivitis.
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So why do eyes get puffy after crying? It's because emotional tears are more watery, they're less salty than basic tear secretions and the tissue in your eye. So, through the process of osmosis, the water moves into the saltier ocular tissues, which makes them swell up.