What to do about swollen lower eyelids in children

Children’s lower eyelid swelling, may be improper sleeping position, allergies, eye infections, eye trauma, etc., the patient can cooperate with the professional doctor for eyelid ice or change the bad sleeping position, if necessary, feasible drug treatment. 1. Improper sleeping position: If the child sleeps in an improper position, such as sleeping with the head down, it may lead to swelling of the lower eyelids of the child, which should be changed, and can be gradually relieved, without special treatment. 2. Eye allergy: if the child is allergic, after contact with pollen, hair and other allergens, allergic reactions can occur, resulting in eyelid swelling, children can follow the doctor’s instructions to use sodium cromoglycate eye drops, loratadine and other medications, but also need to stay away from allergens, to alleviate the discomfort of the eye. 3. Localized eye infections: If the child often rubs his eyes, it can lead to localized eye infections, and the child may have swelling of the lower eyelid, the child can follow the doctor’s instructions to use tobramycin eye drops and other medications to control the infection and alleviate the discomfort of the eye. 4. Eye trauma: children with eye trauma can also appear eyelid swelling, children with early cold compresses on the eyelids, 48 hours after the local hot compresses on the eyelids, to promote the swelling to subside. It is recommended that children with significant swelling of the eyelids consult a doctor to evaluate their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.