What to do if there is redness and swelling around the eyes

What to do if there is redness and swelling around the eyes? 10-day network hotspot analysis and solutions

Recently, "redness and swelling around the eyes" has become a hot topic on social platforms and health websites. Many netizens have frequent problems due to seasonal allergies, staying up late or improper use of their eyes. This article combines hot data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to sort out common causes, coping methods and authoritative suggestions to help you quickly relieve symptoms.

1. Hot topics related to redness and swelling around the eyes on the Internet (last 10 days)

2. Analysis of common causes of redness and swelling around the eyes

According to recent online consultation data from tertiary hospitals, the causes of redness and swelling around the eyes mainly fall into the following four categories:

3. Scenario solutions

1. Allergic redness and swelling (relief plan within 48 hours)
• Immediately discontinue use of suspect cosmetics/eye creams
• Cold compress: Soak gauze with refrigerated purified water, 3 times a day, 5 minutes each time
• Oral loratadine (as directed by your doctor)

2. Stye/bacterial infection
• Early hot compress: apply hot compress with towel at around 40℃ for 10 minutes/time (3 times a day)
• Antibiotic eye ointment: such as erythromycin eye ointment (available in pharmacies)
•Notice:Do not squeeze. If it does not disappear within 3 days, seek medical attention.

3. Stay up late type edema
• Caffeine eye cream combined with massage: massage in circular motions from inside to outside for 2 minutes
• Tea bag cold compress: Apply refrigerated green tea bags to your eyes for 10 minutes
• Sleep with elevated pillows to avoid body fluid retention

4. Hotly discussed QA selections across the entire network

Q: Can erythromycin ointment and erythromycin eye ointment be mixed?
A: No! Eye ointment is a sterile preparation and has a lower concentration (the 7th most searched topic)

Q: Can potato slices be applied to red and swollen eyes?
A: There is currently no scientific basis, but low-temperature potato chips may relieve swelling (Xiaohongshu’s actual test post has 32,000 likes)

5. When is it necessary to seek medical treatment?

Please seek medical attention immediately if:
• Sudden loss of vision
• Redness and swelling spread to face
• Continuous fever exceeding 37.5℃
(Data source: People’s Daily health client latest tips)

Spring and summer are changing recently, and changes in pollen and ultraviolet intensity can easily cause eye problems. It is recommended that people with allergies wear anti-UV sunglasses when going out and reduce eye rubbing. If there is no improvement after 24 hours of self-treatment, please see an ophthalmologist promptly.