10 Causes of Swollen Eyelids
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #6: Ocular Herpes
One of the causes of swollen eyelids is ocular herpes. Herpes is an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which can affect the eyes as well. Ocular herpes leads to inflammation of the cornea and in more severe cases, even scarring of the cornea. Besides swollen eyelids, itchiness, tearing, sensitivity to light, redness, and even painful sores on the eyelids are possible. Visual disturbances can also occur due to a cloudy cornea (i.e. blurry vision) and swelling of the eyelids.
In severe cases of ocular herpes, severe and permanent eye damage is possible leading to corneal transplant and even blindness.
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