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How To Treat Swelling Of My Upper Eyelids?

I came home from work yesterday and instantly I could feel my upper eyelids swell up.They are not red but still swollen.this happened once before a few years ago and they remained swollen for weeks.There is no other pain or redness just the swollen upper eyelids.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hello
I reviewed your history.
These symptoms indicate a probable allergic condition of the eye.
This requires treatment by the use of anti allergic and antiinflammatory drugs.
Applying cold compression provides symptomatic relief.

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How To Treat Swelling Of My Upper Eyelids?

Hello I reviewed your history. These symptoms indicate a probable allergic condition of the eye. This requires treatment by the use of anti allergic and antiinflammatory drugs. Applying cold compression provides symptomatic relief. Thank you