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Eye & Vision Disorders
Question #24832
147 days ago
223

how to swell your eyes

Sara

I am really worried about my eyes right now. For the last few days, I have been feeling like they are constantly irritated and they look puffy, which just doesn’t seem normal to me. A couple of days ago, I accidentally slept with my contact lenses in, which I know was a bad idea, and now my eyes are red, and I can’t shake this weird feeling. I tried cool compresses and even antihistamines, but nothing's helping! I’m thinking maybe it’s an allergy or something. The thing is, I've seen some posts online about how to swell your eyes, which at first sounded crazy, but I wonder if there’s some truth to it. Like, could artificially swelling your eyes help if they're already puffy? Or would it just make it worse? I mean, what actually is behind this whole idea of how to swell your eyes anyway? Is it a common thing among people with eye issues or just a weird trend? My friend said she had an experience with this but couldn't explain it well. Should I be worried or just ride it out? I’m feeling a bit lost here and just want some clarity on this eye swelling situation.

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It’s important to focus on what’s causing your eye irritation rather than trying to intentionally swell your eyes more, which could actually exacerbate the problem. The puffiness and irritation you’re experiencing could be due to a few things: sleeping in contact lenses can irritate and dry out your eyes, leading to redness and swelling. This might be compounded by allergies if you’re noticing symptoms like itchiness. Tempting as it might be to explore novel or seemingly intriguing solutions, the key lies in addressing the root cause of the symptoms. Since cool compresses and antihistamines haven’t helped, and there’s persistent redness, the possibility of a mild eye infection or conjunctivitis (commonly known as pink eye) cannot be ruled out. Swelling your eyes artificially, or even focusing on that idea, isn’t a medically recommended approach. Instead, it’s crucial to rule out possible infections or complications from contact lens use that might need professional treatment. Avoid wearing contacts until the symptoms improve, use lubricating eye drops to relieve dryness, and avoid rubbing your eyes, which can worsen irritation or introduce bacteria. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult an eye care professional as soon as possible. This approach prioritizes your eye health and helps in addressing the actual cause rather than risking further complications.

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