My eyelids are often a bit swollen. This is probably due to chronic allergies (dust, pollen, etc.), but sometimes due to crying the night before. Is there anything I can do to fix this cosmetic problem? I've tried antihistamines and iced gel packs to no avail.
2007-02-20 13:23:59 · 7 answers · asked by nondescript 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Oh, don't worry about the crying. I don't cry too terribly often, after all.
2007-02-20 15:42:13 · update #1
Try hot compresses. Use a washcloth in water as hot as you can reasonably stand. Gently apply the compress to your closed eyelids until the compress cools off.
2007-02-20 13:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to my eye Dr, never NEVER use ice packs on swelled eyelids - it makes the matter worse.
Use a warm washcloth. The swelling is due to dirt or whatever getting into your eyelid. The warmth of the washcloth will draw blood to the area and rid the crap buildup causing the swelling to go down.
2007-02-20 13:27:06 · answer #2 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cucumbers are the tried and true long time favorite. Just slice in rounds and place on your eyes, then lay down and relax for a few minutes. The cucumbers should be chilled.
2007-02-20 13:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put sliced cucumbers on your eyes, with your eyes shut and relax. also and i know this sounds gross, but rub a little preparation H on them. my mom has used that for years. also helps bags under your eyes. good luck. sorry you are crying. i hope all of us in Answers can be of some help in that department too. smile.
2007-02-20 13:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
wet tea bags in hot water...squeeze out most of the water and put on eyes...
Cucumber...one slice each eye...
leave both on for however long it takes you to feel better...also Visine makes eye drops for allergies. it works.
2007-02-20 13:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cucumbers or tea bags.
2007-02-20 13:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by amazinfan31 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some times you can actually be eyelashes that are infected.
2007-02-20 13:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋