How long it takes for the swelling in your eyes to go down after crying depends on the degree of swelling and metabolic level, and it usually subsides in a few hours. However, if it is accompanied by eye injury, it may take 1-2 days for the swelling to subside. If the eye is only slightly swollen, it can gradually subside after 1-2 hours after stopping crying to relieve the discomfort. If the patient has been crying for a longer period of time, the skin around the eyelid is more irritated, causing more severe edema or accompanied by other ocular surface injuries, the time to subside is slower and may take 1-2 days or even longer. Patients can use ice and other ice packs to relieve eyelid edema. However, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes with their hands, as this may lead to further damage or infection of the skin of the eyes. Patients with significant eye swelling are advised to seek medical attention to assess their condition and follow medical advice.