my eyes are always puffy when i wake up?
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You're suffering from edema. If your eyes are puffier when you wake up in the morning, it may be due to fluid retention, called edema. (Fluid may be more likely to get trapped in your lower eyelid as you get older.) Once you wake up and start blinking, you may notice that your eyes start to look less puffy.
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If you wake up with a stuffy nose and you don't have a cold or the flu, you may be dealing with allergic or non-allergic rhinitis. Your nasal congestion could be caused by dust mites, seasonal allergies, pet dander, reflux disease, hormonal changes, or chemicals in your environment like secondhand smoke.
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It may be hard to open your eyes in the morning. If this only affects you in the morning it could be because your eyelids aren't closing properly when you go to sleep. A solution is to use a lubricating eye drop before you go to bed. If this doesn't help, visit your optometrist for more specialised advice.
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1. Dry tears. Tears lubricate, nourish, and protect your eyes, and you're constantly producing tears even while asleep. Sometimes, however, your nightly tears can dry on the surface of your eyes, causing blurry, hazy vision in the morning.
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“Goopy eyes” is a term some people use to describe when their eyes have some type of discharge. The discharge may be green, yellow, or clear. Your eyes may be crusted over when you wake up in the morning. If you have discharge in your eyes, you should make an appointment with your doctor.
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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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Allergies. Allergies can cause fluid to build up in your sinuses and around your eyes. This can lead to under-eye swelling. An allergic reaction can also make your eyes red, itchy, and watery.
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One reason eyes water in the morning is the very reason it's tough to open your eyes in the first place - the light. After being closed for hours, your pupils react to the sudden brightness of morning by producing tears. While the bright light of day could be a cause of watery eyes, so could dry eyesyndrome.
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Why can your eyes feel tired or dry after a night's sleep? Eye tiredness can sometimes be a symptom of oversleeping. A group of cells in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus set your internal rhythms.
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This puffiness around your eyes can be due to the fact that your kidneys are leaking a large amount of protein in the urine, rather than keeping it in the body. This is a very general symptom, but a buildup of toxins resulting from reduced kidney function can be one of the causes.
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A salty dinner or a night of crying can lead to under-eye puffiness. Everyday habits, such as rubbing your eyes, smoking and excessive drinking, also can contribute to under-eye bags.
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As you age, the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that is normally confined to the area around the eye (orbit) can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can accumulate fluid, making the under-eye area appear puffy or swollen.
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This mucus — or discharge — helps to remove waste from your eyes and keeps your eyes lubricated. If your tear ducts become blocked, mucus can accumulate in the corner of your eye and spread. This often occurs while you're sleeping. The occasional crust from discharge is normal when waking up from a night's rest.
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You may occasionally wake up with a swollen, puffy face. This could happen as a result of pressure being placed on your face while sleeping. However, a swollen, puffy face can also arise from a facial injury or indicate an underlying medical condition.
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The skin around the eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness, and quicker to show age and fatigue. Squinting and constant movement of the eyes also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and fluids collect under the eyes and cause puffiness and dark circles. Eye creams can address some of these issues.
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Though you might hear the word “bags” used interchangeably with “dark circles” or “puffy eyes,” these distinct under-eye pouches are markedly different from either one. This structural puffiness is caused by a combination of fat herniation and skin laxity—they're genetic and a normal sign of aging.
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If you have what feels like a never-ending cold, (think: congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and coughing), your favorite feather pillow might be to blame. A down allergy can create itchy or puffy eyes -- sometimes even a rash.