The term ‘swollen eyes‘ is a symptom whereby the eye and even the area of the eye is enlarged due to fluid accumulation. It is important to first differentiate whether the swelling is around the eye  (above, below or around the eyeball), a swelling of the eyelid or swelling of the eyeball itself. Other signs and symptoms may also assist with identifying the causative factors and this includes an itchy, red eye or darkening of the swelling itself as in trauma or a ‘black eye’. Any disturbance of vision requires immediate medical assessment. The treatment and management of eye swelling varies depending on the underlying cause. Causes of Swollen Eyes There are a number of possible causes for swollen eyes. Most of the time it is  sign of an eye-related condition but at times may also occur with other conditions that do not directly involve the eye. Eye swelling should not be confused with protruding or bulging of the eyeball, which is a condition known as exopthalmos. Most of the time this eye bulging is due to hyperthyroidism, specifically Grave’s disease. Eye swelling is where fluid accumulates in the tissue of the eye, eyelids or around the eye (orbit) and … Continue reading Swollen Eyes – Causes of Swelling of the Eye and Treatment