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9 possible causes of 'Eye swelling'

1. Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is the group of uncomfortable symptoms that occur when your body is...

Symptoms:

  • Eye swelling
  • Wheezing
  • Abnormal sense of taste
  • Sore throat
  • Nosebleed
2. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis, which is commonly called "pink eye," is an infection or swelling in the eye area. Blood vesse...

Symptoms:

  • Visual disturbance
  • Bleeding eye
  • Pain
  • Visual impairment
  • Eye swelling
3. Corneal Abrasion
A corneal abrasion is a worn or scraped-off area of the outer, clear layer of the eye (cornea).
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Double-vision
  • Watering eyes
  • Eye swelling
  • Eye burning sensation
  • Gritty eye
4. Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis)
The folds of skin that cover your eyes are called eyelids. Your eyelids protect your eyes from external debri...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of eyelashes
  • Eye discharge
  • Pain
  • Eye swelling
  • Crusting on eyelid
5. External Eyelid Stye (Hordeolum Externum)
An external eyelid stye is an inflamed area or bump on the eyelid. The medical term for a stye is hordeolum e...

Symptoms:

  • Gritty eye
  • Lump in eyelid
  • Stye
  • Watering eyes
  • Eye swelling
6. Angioedema (Giant Hives)
Angioedema is severe swelling beneath the skin. The swelling may also occur on the surface of the skin. In so...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal cramps
  • Stridor
  • Skin redness
  • Eye swelling
  • Facial swelling
7. Pituitary Cancer
The pituitary gland is a very small gland of major importance to the functioning of the human body. It is loc...

Symptoms:

  • Coarse hair
  • Loss of body hair
  • Delayed puberty
  • Loss of eyebrows
  • Eye swelling
8. Allergic Conjunctivitis
When your eyes are exposed to substances like pollen or mold spores, they may become red, itchy and watery. T...

Symptoms:

  • Watering eyes
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Eye swelling
  • Pain
  • Itching of eye
9. Eye Emergencies
An eye emergency occurs anytime you have a foreign object or chemicals in your eye, or when an injury or burn...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Visual impairment
  • Double-vision
  • Different size pupils
  • Hazy vision
  • Eye swelling
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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