Not Just Because of Crying, Here are 7 Causes of Swollen Eyes that are Often Underestimated

Kapanlagi.com - Almost everyone has experienced swollen eyes. It can happen at any time, swollen eyes can be very disturbing. Not only does it disrupt comfort and vision, swollen eyes can also reduce a person's appearance. Although it is common, not many people know what causes swollen eyes.

However, it is important to know the things that can cause swollen eyes. Because after knowing the cause, we will also be easier to prevent and treat swollen eyes.

Summarized from various sources, here are some reviews about the causes of swollen eyes.

1. Crying

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Crying is one way for someone to express emotions or feelings. However, after crying for a long time, a person often experiences swollen eyes.

When crying, our eyes will release more fluid. When the tear ducts are blocked, the fluid will accumulate and be trapped in the lower part of the eyes. This is what can cause swollen eyes after crying.

2. Allergy

Allergy is the body's response to harmful substances entering the body. There are various allergic reactions, such as itching, rash, shortness of breath, and so on. It turns out that swollen eyes can also be a reaction to allergies.

Some allergies that can cause swollen eyes include allergies to dust or plant pollen. Although relatively harmless, swollen eyes due to allergies can still be bothersome and should be promptly addressed. So, if swollen eyes are caused by allergies, it is advisable to see a doctor immediately to get proper treatment.

3. Use of Cosmetics

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The use of cosmetics apparently not only affects the health of the skin. Cosmetics applied to the face can also affect the condition of the eyes, causing swollen eyes. This is very likely to happen if you use them carelessly.

Cosmetic products such as powder are very prone to getting into the eyes. If this happens, the eyes can experience irritation and then swelling. If not immediately addressed, swollen eyes due to cosmetics will cause a burning sensation. So, when experiencing this, immediately clean the eyes using water. If it still doesn't subside, immediately consult a doctor.

4. Lack of Sleep

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After staying up late or experiencing difficulty sleeping, our eyes will feel heavy and tired in the morning. Then, if observed, the eyelids can also swell. This is because during sleep, the eyes will accumulate a lot of fluid. In the long run, if ignored, eye bags and dark circles or panda eyes may appear.

To treat swollen eyes caused by lack of sleep, you can apply a cold compress to the eyes. Do it while lying down with your head elevated. In addition, drinking a glass of water is also believed to help reduce swollen eyes due to lack of sleep.

5. Stye

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Have you ever experienced a stye? When you have a stye, your eyelid also appears swollen. Styes generally occur due to an infection in the eyelid area. Therefore, it is not surprising that styes often come with the appearance of red bumps like pimples. As a result, styes create a sensation of the eye being blocked. In addition, a burning and painful sensation also appears in the eye area.

6. Conjunctivitis

Another cause of swollen eyes is conjunctivitis. In daily life, conjunctivitis is also known as red eye. Conjunctivitis occurs due to inflammation in the conjunctiva or the layer of tissue that covers the eyelid. Not only does it cause swollen eyes, but this eye disorder also causes pain and itching.

7. Blepharitis

Blepharitis may be a term that is still unfamiliar to the general public. According to medicalnewstoday.com, blepharitis is a bacterial infection that occurs in the eyelids. Blepharitis is characterized by oily eyelids and dandruff-like flakes around the eyelashes.
This eye disorder is hereditary and cannot be cured.

However, it can still be treated to prevent it from worsening with proper care. Some ways to care for eyes with blepharitis include warm compresses, careful makeup removal, and scrubbing. And of course, seeing an eye doctor to get antibiotic ointment.

Those are some of the causes of swollen eyes. Hopefully, it is useful for maintaining eye health and avoiding swollen eyes.

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