What to do if a child’s eyes are swollen

Swelling in the eyes of children may be caused by blepharitis, eye trauma or eye allergies, etc. Children can follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, physical therapy and other forms of treatment to promote the swelling of the eyes to subside. 1. Blepharitis: Blepharitis refers to purulent inflammation of the eyelid glands, and children may have red and swollen eyelids, as well as eyelid pain, conjunctival congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms, children can follow the doctor’s instructions to use tobramycin ophthalmic ointment and other medications, to control inflammation, and to promote the recovery of the condition. 2. Ocular trauma: children with ocular trauma can have red and swollen eyelids, subcutaneous bruising, eyelid pain and other discomforts, children can use local cold compresses on the eyelids, and local hot compresses on the eyelids can be used after 48 hours to promote the swelling to subside. 3. Eye allergy: allergic children exposed to pollen, hair and other allergens, can appear eyelid swelling, eyelid itching and other discomfort, children can follow the doctor’s instructions to use sodium cromoglycate eye drops, loratadine tablets and other drugs to ease the discomfort of the eye. It is recommended that patients with significant eyelid swelling seek medical attention to evaluate their condition and follow medical advice.