Edema of the eyelid on one eye

Unilateral edema, or edema of the eyelid only on one eye, occurs in many categories of the population. And, unlike the disease of both eyes, it's a little easier to cope with it. Most often, the cause of this trouble - trauma and inflammation, allergic unilateral swelling and swelling of the eyelids due to systemic diseases of the body, are extremely rare.

Causes of edema of the lower eyelid of one eye

Edema of the lower eyelid of one eye can be triggered by the following factors:

It is important to remember that edema in itself is not a disease, but only a symptom. In the lower eyelid most often reflected precisely the tumor processes, so it is better not to delay the visit to the doctor.

If the upper eyelid is swollen on one eye

Treatment of edema of the upper eyelid can be done at home. For this it is necessary to understand what exactly provoked it. Symptoms such as reddening, tearing, itching and tingling in the eye will suggest an inflammatory process. Here are the diseases that trigger it:

Your task will be to stop the inflammation and prevent the multiplication of microbes. Of the folk remedies, compresses with warm green tea, or infusion of chamomile. As a pharmacy alternative, it is better to use Chlorhexidine or other antimicrobial physiological solutions.

It is important to understand that both eyes are connected. If the infection struck the eyelid unilaterally, the disease can spread to another. When the improvement does not occur, and the situation begins to worsen, self-medication can harm.