After conjunctivitis develops in the eye, the eyelid becomes swollen due to the stimulating effect of the local inflammation. The recovery time for swelling depends on the specific condition and its severity. If the conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection, the recovery time for this symptom is usually about 2-3 weeks. In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, the recovery time is usually around 3-4 weeks. In the case of conjunctivitis in the eye, it is important to go to the hospital early to improve the relevant examination and choose the correct medication according to the different causes, only then can the symptoms be reduced, the course of the disease shortened and the conjunctivitis recovered more quickly. Only when the inflammation is under control will the swelling of the eyelids, congestion of the conjunctiva, and increased secretions gradually return to normal.