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What Could It Be If Eyes Are Swollen And Itchy?

My eyes have been really swollen for 1 week, they itch really bad, I do have allergies and Zyrtec usually works for me, that is not helping now, I have tried drinking lots of liquids and cold packs and the swelling did reduce yesterday; however when I woke up this morning they were puffy again, I have gone to my family Dr twice and they tell me they feel it's allergies versus an alergic reaction to something, I feel great otherwise, I hate to throw more money away going back to the Dr. what do you suggest.

thanks Mary
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Hello
It seems from the history that you are having swollen eyes with itching of the eyes.
These symptoms indicate allergic affections of the eyes like allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment of the condition is by use of anti-allergic eye drops and steroids.
Along with this avoiding the possible allergen will help to provide rapid symptomatic relief.
Hence I suggest you to use anti-allergic eye drops and treatment is usually required for a long time.

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What Could It Be If Eyes Are Swollen And Itchy?

Hello It seems from the history that you are having swollen eyes with itching of the eyes. These symptoms indicate allergic affections of the eyes like allergic conjunctivitis. The treatment of the condition is by use of anti-allergic eye drops and steroids. Along with this avoiding the possible allergen will help to provide rapid symptomatic relief. Hence I suggest you to use anti-allergic eye drops and treatment is usually required for a long time. Thank you