Swelling Of Eye Lids Didn't Reduce Even After 2 Days

Posted on Tue, 14 Jan 2020

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Question : Swelling of eye lids didn't reduce even after 2 days of medicines. infact it has increased. Painful and puss formed. How long will it take to heal?

Answered by Dr. Harshita (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is infection and it will take longer to subside .

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for the question .

Swelling and pus of lids indicates infection and infection will not subside in two days dear. A minimum 7 day course of antibiotics along with painkillers is required. Following that medicines have to be stopped as per the condition of the eyes.

Hope it helps. I would be able to guide you better if you could attach a photo of the eyelids along with the answer.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (2 hours later)

Hi doctor, thank you for reply. This app didn't allow me to attach, so I am staring over google photos instead. photo.https://photos.app.goo.gl/7D6GQL5xuJZHT23U8

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (0 minute later)

hi doctor

Follow up: Dr. Harshita (0 minute later)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7D6GQL5xuJZHT23U8

Answered by Dr. Harshita (8 hours later)

Brief answer:
Preseptal Cellulitis

Detailed answer:
Hi again

The attached pictures have opened sir . This seems infective lid swelling also called as pre septal cellulitis . Dont worry though. it will resolve after 7 days of antibiotics . Please do hot fomentation also with a clean cloth over the lid . Hope it helps . Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj