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What Causes Swelling Above Eyelid?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015
Question: I have swelling above my eyelid in the inner corner of my eyes near the bridge of my nose.
I've had this for a few days.
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be swelling of the glands of the eyelids.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
It deems from the history that you are having a swelling on the inner corner of the eyelid near bridge of the nose.
This can be inflammatory swelling of the glands of the eyelids.
I need few more details like
Duration of swelling?
Do you have pain, redness, discharge?

If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope this information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (14 minutes later)
I have had this swelling for a few days. I do not have any pain or discharge.
I do have some peeling in the area and some itching
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It can be a chalazion

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

I reviewed your history.
Since there is no pain and discharge, this rules out acute inflammations and this can be a swelling like chalazion. It occurs because of blockage of ducts of Meibomian glands.
This requires treatment by the use of antibiotic eye drops.
I prefer to use antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops one drop 3-4 times a day.
Applying warm compression will provide symptomatic relief.

If the condition does not resolve then small incision and drainage may be required after confirming the diagnosis.
If possible do send a photo so that I can confirm the diagnosis.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Swelling Above Eyelid?

Brief Answer: It can be swelling of the glands of the eyelids. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care Magic. I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question. I reviewed your history. It deems from the history that you are having a swelling on the inner corner of the eyelid near bridge of the nose. This can be inflammatory swelling of the glands of the eyelids. I need few more details like Duration of swelling? Do you have pain, redness, discharge? If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly. Hope this information is helpful to you. Thank you With regards