This video shows swelling of the conjunctiva that is classically seen with allergy. The conjunctival tissue is only loosely adherent to the underlying sclera and can look impressive when swollen with edema.
Ocular allergies are usually self-limited and can be treated with cool compresses and anti-allergens like Patanol, Zaditor (now over-the-counter), or cromolyn.
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Very impressive. I just had my first bought with eye allergy. In addition to the conjuctiva being swollen, my sclera is also swollen. There is no redness in the swollen area, it is a line of white running from the inner side of the iris to the tear duct. It is very itchy. I have no idea what set it off, but this is the second time it’s happened in two days. I’m glad it’s not as severe as seen in this video.
Going to put ice on it.
my daughter has the same problems with her eye’s she is 3 years old she will be 4 in november. Every time she goes outside or eat certain foods her eye’s will swell up like that the conjuctival will swell up and cover’s up the pupal of her eye’s can u tell me what cause’s it.
Monique,
It sounds as if your daughter is having an allergic response to something. I recommend you see an eye doctor (see an MD as they can prescribe anti-allergy eyedrops like Patanol) and possibly an allergist (who might help you discover the cause of her allergy so you can avoid it).
Dear sir,
My father is suffering from chemosis for last 15 days. Doctor is saying it will take time for full recovery. Swelling is no more but a membrane like structure is still there. Wil it effect my father’s eyesight? He is using the spectacles. His another eye has very low eye sight.So,we are worried. How many days it will take for full recovery.
Waiting for your response.
Regards
Comment by Varsha Suman — January 15, 2009 @ 9:43 am
I had an allergic eye reaction last week; prescribed anti biotic eye drops, anti histermine tabs and Otrivine Antistin eye drops. My eyes were considerably worse within 24 hours, went to the Eye hospital and was advised to stop the anti biotic drops, they felt they were aggrevating the problem. Since then the condition has very slowly improved. Have been using Simple Eye Ointment on the facial skin to keep it supple and moist.I had ‘clingfilm like’ bags on my cheeks. The itchiness has been unbearable at times, making me extremely irritable!!
Comment by Julia Bonner — February 18, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
My Daughter is now 4years old and still haveing thwelling of the conjunctiva she has been to many doctors and they cant seem to find the problem and every time I go online to search for problems I find thembut they act just like they dont understand or cant beleive that her eye is swelling up like that they are like are sure that it is the white part of her eye please tell me what can I do
Get naphcon A - sold at walgreens, buy the expensive kind not the generic… it’ll sting a bit. I found out i had chemosis about sic years ago, any type og outside allergen can cause it to swell my eyes up, and its evtremely uncomfortable and kinda gross. I was in the er when i was about 21, after riding horses, and my eyes had swollen and i couldnt close them. The blue colored part, and pupil remained normal size ( gross i know) but they said i was having an airborne allergy attack, but naphcon would clear it right up. Pissed as i was that they sent me to get some over the counter remedy in an emergency, the stuff worked, and has until this day. I can feel the itchy feeling coming on in my eyes, and i put it in and its gone before it has came.
Good luck!!
Oh naphcon is totally safe, kinda like visine but with antihistamines for your sensitive eyes….
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