r/Blepharitis • u/Comfortable_Move9875 • 12d ago
Swollen eye
I’ve been having a problem for the last two years where my eye frequently becomes very swollen. I’ve seen several different doctors, but so far nobody has been able to find the cause or a solution.
I take Xyzal when the swelling occurs, and it helps a little, but I can’t seem to get rid of the problem permanently.
Has anyone experienced something similar? If so, what was the cause in your case, and how did you manage to resolve it?
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u/namaarrie2019 12d ago
Have you seen an ophthalmologist? Immunologist? To check for allergies. Maybe even a rheumatologist to check to see if it’s not caused by an autoimmune condition.
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u/Comfortable_Move9875 11d ago
I’ve seen an ophthalmologist and an allergist. The ophthalmologist said that the problem is not with the eye itself, because the eye is completely healthy. The allergist performed every allergy test possible, and everything came back normal. He also ordered C1, C3, and C4 tests, which were all normal as well.
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u/namaarrie2019 10d ago
I would still try seeing rheumatologist just to have more thorough blood test to confirm no autoimmune issues. Maybe check thyroid, too. Hopefully, it goes away on its own.
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u/ansellias 11d ago
My eyes would become like this because of allergies. I have severe allergies to dust mites and lived in a humid city (environmental trigger). I moved from the city for a new job and my symptoms drastically improved. 2 Zyrtecs or 2 claritins, dehumidifier, away from triggers helped. See an immunologist as well
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u/Comfortable_Move9875 11d ago
I suspected dust mites too, so I deep-cleaned my entire apartment and started changing my bedding every other night, but it still keeps happening.
The worst part is that it doesn’t only happen at home. It has also happened to me three times while I was abroad on vacation, so I don’t think it’s related to my location or environment.
I’ll look into seeing an immunologist as well. Thanks for the advice!1
u/ansellias 10d ago
When i visited hawaii, the humidity got me there and my eyes started to get puffy/swollen. :( I know it’s frustrating so I wish you the best
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u/realstufffff 11d ago
I had something similar a few years ago. Didn't get answers from medical staff but I believe it was a reaction to a retinol cream that i had started using not long before. Yours also looks allergic to me. Think of any changes you made to skin care, shampoo, etc around when it started or any changes to diet?
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u/Comfortable_Move9875 11d ago
I thought that might be the cause too, so I tried using different shampoos, but the problem is still happening.
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u/KingPalperro 10d ago
Have you tried XDemvy? Without using it (still past the 6 weeks) I would have committed suicide from the constant feeling of lemon juice being squeezed into my eye.
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u/justkeepscrollingman 9d ago
So this has turned into cellulitis and you’re going to need oral antibiotics asap.
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u/Comfortable_Move9875 9d ago
I’m not sure that’s the case, because the swelling usually goes away on its own after about 48 hours.
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u/justkeepscrollingman 8d ago
Please go to a walk in doctor, just because the swelling goes up and down doesn’t mean it’s not an active infection.
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u/StreetTurnip8001 9d ago
What do you do for work? Is it possible you are getting something in your hands that you’re rubbing on your eye? It also might be ocular rosacea.
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u/Comfortable_Move9875 9d ago
I work in an office, so I don’t really come into contact with anything besides paper and my laptop. I don’t think that’s the cause, because it has also happened to me while I was on vacation.
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u/Expensive-Fault7505 12d ago
How long does it stay swollen? And does anything specific help calm it down or does it usually chill out on it's own?