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Swollen , Itchy eye lids....?

Help!!!   What do I do?  My eye lids have just started the last coupld of months, a first in my life to swell up , turn very red and itch ALOT, all around the eye and below the eye as well.. Not in the eye ball.  Just around it .  I have tried all the alllergy meds over the counter, washing my eyes out every morning with sterile eye drops, , changed my pillow cases regularly, vaccuum every day. Change all my makeup, go wit out makeup.. Nothing really seems to matter. What is happening , what can I do to make them stop swelling and itching??? Help.. it's aweful.!
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Hi, welcome to the form, swollen eye indicates angioedema (allergic) or bacterial conjunctivitis or in severe cases orbital cellulitis. It is most commonly seen secondary to bacterial infection.

Also swollen eyelids or face are sign of kidney disorder esp. in the morning hours. The renal disease (kidney) like nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and renal failure can cause such symptoms. You need to undergo urine analysis, renal function tests and radio imaging of the kidneys to rule out the cause and should be treated promptly to prevent further complications.  

We cannot rule out the exact cause without examination. If infection suspected, you need cleaning of eyes and antibiotic drops in eye with oral antibiotic treatment against prescription. Allergic conjunctivitis needs antihistamines and also corticosteroids in severe cases.  

I suggest you to consult ophthalmologist/physician for further evaluation without delay. Take care and regards.  
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I would recommend you see a dermatologist (sooner than later). Sometimes people have allergies to other things that come in contact with other parts of the body but show up on the sensitive skin areas, like the eyelids. For example, my wife is allergic to the gloves they use at our hospital. The reaction, however showed up on her eyelids instead of her hands. As soon as she stopped using thos particular gloves, the irritation went away. Process of elimination works best when it comes to skin allergies. It could aslo by Psoriasis or Eczema. Check with your dermatologist. They will be able to help you. Hope this helps!
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