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What Causes Puffiness And Dark Circles Around Eyes?
Posted on
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Answered on
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Question : Dear Doctor,
I'm having problem with my eyes. There is puffiness around my eyes almost all the time and feel uneasy,specially during morning and evening while driving from home-office-home.
Because of which i feel dark circles have increased. (Its been 10 year i have dark circles).
Also i feel uneasy in sunlight with naked eyes.
I have undergone treatment 2-3 times but all times it seems a temporary fix.
Last i have been advised following :
Optive eye drops.
Cap. Crotee EC
Tab Osto calcium
My eye sight is alright.
Seeking your advise.
Thanks, XXXX
I'm having problem with my eyes. There is puffiness around my eyes almost all the time and feel uneasy,specially during morning and evening while driving from home-office-home.
Because of which i feel dark circles have increased. (Its been 10 year i have dark circles).
Also i feel uneasy in sunlight with naked eyes.
I have undergone treatment 2-3 times but all times it seems a temporary fix.
Last i have been advised following :
Optive eye drops.
Cap. Crotee EC
Tab Osto calcium
My eye sight is alright.
Seeking your advise.
Thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be allergy or infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
There can be many causes for uneasiness in sunlight including allergies, tiredness, vitamin A or B12 deficiency. A proper eye examination is needed to rule out causes related to eye itself. Do you have any discharge from the eyes? What colour is it?
Regarding puffiness and dark circles around eyes, it seems to be stemming from allergies. Do you have itching of eyes, sneezing, runny nose etc? Are any blood tests? I feel antiallergic medicines like tab cetirizine once a day will work for you if you have these symptoms. Local creams can also be tried but are not very effective.
Waiting for your reply.
Dr Vaishalee
Can be allergy or infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
There can be many causes for uneasiness in sunlight including allergies, tiredness, vitamin A or B12 deficiency. A proper eye examination is needed to rule out causes related to eye itself. Do you have any discharge from the eyes? What colour is it?
Regarding puffiness and dark circles around eyes, it seems to be stemming from allergies. Do you have itching of eyes, sneezing, runny nose etc? Are any blood tests? I feel antiallergic medicines like tab cetirizine once a day will work for you if you have these symptoms. Local creams can also be tried but are not very effective.
Waiting for your reply.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor,
No, There is no discharge from eyes,no allergy and no disorder as mentioned by you.
Puffiness is a regular thing. Also I feel relaxed when I close eyes and press it a bit or apply very mild warmness.
Thanks, XXXX
No, There is no discharge from eyes,no allergy and no disorder as mentioned by you.
Puffiness is a regular thing. Also I feel relaxed when I close eyes and press it a bit or apply very mild warmness.
Thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
It may be just stress related
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is reassuring to know that you have no history of allergies. It may still be a very mild infection, or simply strain related. By strain I mean doing activities that put more strain on eyes like computer, tv, travelling, etc. Closing eyes frequently and napping during the day should help. Medicines to be taken if symptoms are bad.
Regarding puffiness, you may try high protein diet like more of black channa, grains, etc. Salt intake also should be reduced.
Dr Vaishalee
It may be just stress related
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is reassuring to know that you have no history of allergies. It may still be a very mild infection, or simply strain related. By strain I mean doing activities that put more strain on eyes like computer, tv, travelling, etc. Closing eyes frequently and napping during the day should help. Medicines to be taken if symptoms are bad.
Regarding puffiness, you may try high protein diet like more of black channa, grains, etc. Salt intake also should be reduced.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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