What causes swollen lower eyelids and blurred vision, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cui Xin
Introduction
Swollen lower eyelids and blurred vision may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological conditions such as allergies or keratitis. Treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause and may include general management or medication. Besides these relatively common causes, this condition could also result from dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, or cavernous hemangioma. Patients are advised to seek prompt medical evaluation to prevent potential impacts on their health.
Swollen lower eyelids and blurred vision may be caused by physiological factors, or they could result from pathological conditions such as allergies or keratitis. Treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause and may include general management or medication. The details are as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
If a person frequently stays up late or uses a pillow that is too low, it may impair facial blood circulation, leading to the aforementioned symptoms. It is recommended to develop healthy daily habits, ensure sufficient sleep, and use a pillow of appropriate height.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Allergies
When the lower eyelid comes into contact with allergens such as pollen or chemical substances, an abnormal immune response may be triggered, resulting in the symptoms described above. In such cases, treatment under medical guidance with medications like emedastine difumarate sustained-release capsules or dexamethasone tablets is recommended.
2) Keratitis
Keratitis is an inflammatory condition of the cornea caused by external or internal pathogenic factors. If affected by this condition, patients may experience the aforementioned symptoms due to inflammation. In such instances, improvement can be achieved under medical supervision using eye drops such as levofloxacin ophthalmic solution or acyclovir ophthalmic solution.
In addition to the relatively common causes mentioned above, these symptoms may also be caused by dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, or cavernous hemangioma. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation to prevent adverse effects on health.
