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Chemosis

Fluid-filled conjunctiva; Swollen eye or conjunctiva

Over-the-counter antihistamines and cool compresses placed on the eyes may help relieve symptoms due to allergies.

If symptoms continue, or if you have a painful and red eye, see your health care provider.

Call your health care provider if:

• Your symptoms do not go away
• You have other symptoms, such as eye pain, change in vision, difficulty breathing, or fainting

The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms, which may include:

• When did it start?
• How long does the swelling last?
• How bad is the swelling?
• How much is the eye swollen?
• What, if anything, makes it better or worse?
• What other symptoms do you have? (For example, breathing problems)

Your health care provider may prescribe an eye medication to reduce swelling and treat any conditions that may be causing the chemosis.

Review Date: 06/01/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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