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Swollen eyes can have a variety of causes<\/strong> such as lack of sleep, a cold, inflammation or allergies<\/a>. They are often accompanied by itching, sticking or burning up to pain in the eye area. A swelling on the eyes cloud our perception and is very uncomfortable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swollen eyelids <\/strong>can also be caused by wearing contact lenses, too dry air, or working on a screen for long periods of time. If the symptoms occur more often<\/strong>, the causes should be clarified by an ophthalmologist<\/strong>. But sometimes even simple home remedies can help to alleviate the unpleasant feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what to do if the eye is swollen? Below you can read all about causes, practical home remedies and when it is necessary to go to the ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to do if contact lenses cause problems?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Possible causes of puffy eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swollen eyes are quite common. Especially in the morning, looking in the mirror often shows a very swollen and red eye<\/strong>. The reason for this is a congestion in the lymph flow<\/strong>, which is due to the horizontal posture when sleeping and thus swelling under the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common causes can be, for example, lack of sleep<\/strong>, drunk nights with excessive alcohol consumption<\/strong> or a diet rich in salt and protein. Medication side effects<\/strong> or hormones<\/strong> can also be responsible for changes in the eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a cold<\/strong>, your eyes may also be affected. Especially with sinus infections, the eye-nose area can swell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-humidity air and excessive computer work <\/strong>can often increase the sensation of dry eyes in contact lens wearers<\/strong>, causing swollen eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the connective tissue around the eye relaxes, it can also give the appearance of swollen eyes. The so-called “lacrimal sacs<\/strong>” are created by the natural fat deposits becoming visible due to the sagging connective tissue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water retention<\/strong> around the eyes can also cause eye swelling. This is usually caused by hormone fluctuations<\/strong>. In women, this is often the case during ovulation or menstruation with the hormone estrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothyroidism<\/strong> can lead to chronically swollen eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book an ophthalmologist appointment now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Allergies and infections cause swollen eyelids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons for puffy eyes is allergies<\/strong>. Typical signs of an allergy are also watery, red, itchy or burning eyes<\/strong>. These symptoms may be mild or severe, single or in combination. Especially with contact allergies (for example, pet hair allergy or hay fever), the eyes often swell immediately. If possible, contact with the allergen should be avoided as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes infections in the eye <\/strong>can also be the cause. They are caused by viruses, bacteria or foreign bodies in the eye<\/strong>. If you wear contact lenses, it is absolutely necessary to change the lenses immediately or even to pause wearing them if you have a bacterial infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of an infection is conjunctivitis<\/strong>. Not only swollen eyelids, but also increased tear flow, redness and severe itching are signs of inflammation of the conjunctiva. Another example is a barley grain on the eye<\/strong> (hordeolum) or a hailstone<\/strong> (chalazion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traumatic injuries, such as a blow to the eye, can also lead to swelling. There may also be an allergic reaction to makeup or creams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diseases can lead to puffy eyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Serious diseases can hide behind swollen eyes, which urgently need to be clarified through further examinations by specialists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a tumor in the eye area <\/strong>or the eye socket may cause swollen eyes. In these very rare cases, however, the swelling is usually one-sided. Internal diseases of the thyroid gland, heart or kidneys can also be responsible for swelling around the eye. In addition, when yellow eyes <\/strong>appear, the liver is often affected. The liver has the function of filtering the orange-yellow waste material bilirubin from the blood. If the liver is damaged and bilirubin accumulates in the blood, this manifests itself with a yellowing of the eyes and also of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Crohn’s disease<\/strong>, in addition to diarrhea and abdominal cramps, swollen eyelids can also occur due to the accumulation of fluid in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of puffy eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swollen eyes due to insufficient sleep or crying are not a cause for concern. The swollen feeling usually disappears during the day<\/strong>. If the symptoms are painful<\/strong>, occur more frequently and are accompanied by several symptoms, the family doctor or a specialist should clarify the causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acute inflammation, infections or a foreign object in the eye can be behind this. The doctor may also perform further examinations to rule out other conditions. The following symptoms can occur together with swollen eyes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n