10 Causes of Swollen Eyelids
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #10: Eye Injuries
Any injury of the eye can lead to swollen eyelids besides other vision problems. Ocular trauma is most common among children and young males and it is mostly related to sports, work, traffic accidents, and assaults. Furthermore, it is estimated that roughly half a million people worldwide live with blindness as a result of ocular trauma.
Importantly, this cause of blindness is preventable through several strategies like the use of protective equipment in sports or the implementation of accident prevention training for child caregivers.
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