What Causes Redness And Pain On The Eyelid After Injury?

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

Question: Hello doctor,
I am XXXXXXX age of 36 years, two days back my left eye got hit by the hand by mistake, now it has become red and little bit pain on the eyelid. can you please suggest something for the cure. please make sure that it should not lead to other issues.

regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be because of injury and will resolve over 3-4 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
The symptoms of redness and pain on the eyelid following hit by hand indicate probable congestion of the eye. If the vision in that eye is fine with no complaints of blurring of vision, then no need to be worried as this will resolve on its own.

As a prophylactic measure you can use antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops 3-4 times a day till the redness and the pain resolves.

If possible do send me a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope this answers your question.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (3 hours later)

I will use the drops and thank you for your suggestion.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for writing to me on health care magic

Do write back to me for further questions.

With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D