Why do my under eyes feel swollen?
Why do my under eyes feel swollen?
Why do my under eyes feel swollen?
Bags under eyes — mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes — are common as you age. With aging, the tissues around your eyes, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then move into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy.
What’s the difference between puffy and swollen eyes?
While some may use the words “swollen” and “puffy” interchangeably, there is a subtle difference between puffy eyes and swollen eyelids. The term “puffy eyes” usually refers to the appearance of eyes from water retention, lack of sleep, or inherited traits like dark circles under the eyes.
How can I get rid of fluid under my eyes?
The following tips can help you reduce or eliminate bags under eyes:
- Use a cool compress. Wet a clean washcloth with cool water.
- Cut down on fluids before bedtime and reduce salt in your diet.
- Don’t smoke.
- Get enough sleep.
- Sleep with your head slightly raised.
- Reduce allergy symptoms.
- Use cosmetics.
What diseases can cause swollen eyes?
A swollen eyelid is often a symptom of another medical condition, including:
- Allergies.
- Inflamed eyelids (blepharitis)
- Pinkeye (conjunctivitis)
- Shingles.
- A clogged oil gland in your eyelid (chalazion)
- An eyelid infection (stye)
- An infection around your eye socket (orbital cellulitis)
What does tapping under your eyes do?
Using gentle tapping motions with your index and middle fingers (no tugging or dragging), tap out a circle around your eyes. Tapping brings blood flow to the area. Go outward along your eyebrows, then inward along the top of your cheekbones toward the bridge of your nose.
Does massaging under eyes help dark circles?
You can use massage and pressure point movements at home to increase your lymphatic circulation, reducing dark circles and increasing the blood circulation, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to the area.