eye disorders
Eyelid Swelling
Causes of Eyelid Swelling
Eyelid swelling has many causes (see table). It usually results from an eyelid disorder but may result from disorders in and around the eye socket (orbit) or from disorders elsewhere in the body that cause widespread swelling. The most common causes of eyelid swelling are allergic, including Overview of Allergic Reactions (contact sensitivity) More widespread allergic reaction (for example, Angioedema or Swelling of one place in one eyelid is common and is most often caused by a blocked oil gland ( Chalazion and Stye (Hordeolum) ) or a bacterial infection of a hair follicle ( Less common causes of eyelid swelling include Disorders that cause generalized body swelling, particularly a type of kidney disease called Nephrotic Syndrome None Bacterial infection of the skin of the eyelids and around the eyes ( Preseptal Cellulitis or Chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins ( Blepharitis ) Underactive thyroid gland ( Hypothyroidism ) Overactive thyroid ( Causes ) An overactive thyroid gland can cause bulging eyeballs but does not cause swollen eyelids. are infection within the orbit and around and behind the eye ( Orbital Cellulitis ) and blockage of a vein at the base of the brain by an infected blood clot ( 