Edematous Eyelids: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Edematous Eyelids

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Phthisical Cornea

The layers in the eye may be fused together, thickened, or edematous. The eyelids may be glued shut. [en.wikipedia.org]

Ectopic Acromegaly

eyelids Enlargement of the lower lip and nose (the nose takes on a triangular configuration) Wide spacing of the teeth and prognathism Cutis verticis gyrata (ie, furrows [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] following: Doughy-feeling skin over the face and extremities Thick and hard nails Deepening of creases on the forehead and nasolabial folds Noticeably large pores Thick and edematous [emedicine.medscape.com]

Preseptal Cellulitis

Both upper and lower left eyelids appear significantly edematous, with surrounding erythema and tenderness to light touch. No chemosis or proptosis is apparent. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Pharyngoconjunctival Fever

The key clinical signs of both conditions include: conjunctival injection, tearing, serous discharge, edematous eyelids, pinpoint subconjunctival hemorrhages, pseudomembrane [medicalstudy.blogspot.com]

[…] often are edematous and ecchymotic. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Cutaneous or eyelid margin vesicles, or ulcers on the bulbar conjunctiva The cornea often demonstrates a punctate epitheliopathy.. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Baraitser-Winter Syndrome

Hypertelorism, ptosis, long and downslanted palpebral fissures, prominent epicanthic folds, thickened and edematous eyelids, and heterochromia of the iris are quite common [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

Orbital Cellulitis

The examination showed edematous eyelids, mechanical ptosis and chemosis with conjunctival injection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Edematous eyelids with complete mechanical ptosis, complete ophthalmoplegia, gross proptosis accompanied by massive chemosis, and prolapse of the inferior forniceal conjunctiva [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both upper and lower left eyelids appear significantly edematous, with surrounding erythema and tenderness to light touch. No chemosis or proptosis is apparent. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Primary Hypomagnesemia with Secondary Hypocalcemia

eyelids, dryness of skin, loss of hair, constipation, and lowered basal metabolism. [encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com]

Its basic symptoms are fatigue, slowing down of physical and mental activity, somnolence, sluggishness, decreased memory, sensitivity to cold, puffiness of the face, edematous [encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com]

Gonococcal Conjunctivitis

A ‘viral mimic’ Allergic conjunctivitis Chemosis, red and edematous eyelids, conjunctival papillae, no preauricular node. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

[…] of an affected eye may be edematous. (2) The patient develops a purulent ocular discharge containing Gram-negative diplococci. [meducator3.net]

His upper and lower eyelids are edematous. There is mild conjunctival injection with moderate amounts of mucopurulent drainage bilaterally. [hawaii.edu]

Canaliculitis

The punctum has a classic, red swollen appearance "pouting punctum", and the canalicular eyelid margin is also erythematous and edematous. [eyewiki.aao.org]

16p13.3 Microduplication Syndrome

[…] distance between the upper and lower eyelids. [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Clubbing Clubbing of fingers and toes, Digital clubbing Broadening of the soft tissues (non-edematous swelling of soft tissues) of the digital tips in all dimensions associated [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Narrow palpebral fissure Small opening between the eyelids, Decreased size of palpebral fissure, Narrow eyelid opening, Small palpebral fissures [more] Reduction in the vertical [rarediseases.oscar.ncsu.edu]

Dermatosparaxis

eyelids and excessive periorbital skin Large fontanels and/or wide cranial sutures Hypoplastic chin Blue or gray discoloration of the sclerae How is dEDS diagnosed? [ehlers-danlos.com]

The facial dysmorphisms in dEDS also combine into a recognizable appearance and include prominent and protuberant eyes with puffy, edematous eyelids and excessive periorbital [mdpi.com]

Severe bruising Umbilical hernia at birth Soft, doughy skin texture Joint hypermobility Short limbs Craniofacial features, such as: Prominent and protuberant eyes with puffy, edematous [ehlers-danlos.com]

Acromegaly

eyelids Enlargement of the lower lip and nose (the nose takes on a triangular configuration) Wide spacing of the teeth and prognathism Cutis verticis gyrata (ie, furrows [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] earliest signs in acromegaly is swelling of soles and palms) Thick and hard nails Deepening of creases on the forehead and nasolabial folds Noticeably large pores Thick and edematous [emedicine.medscape.com]

Hypercarotinemia

Over time, this leads to characteristic skin features including broad nose, swollen lips, macroglossia, edematous eyelids, and brittle nails (Figure 1). [clinicaladvisor.com]

Acute Conjunctivitis

eyelids, conjunctival membranes or pseudomembranes and/or corneal epithelial defects. [mcw.edu]

The bulbar and tarsal conjunctivae are intensely hyperemic and edematous. [msdmanuals.com]

The eyelids may also be involved — they can be red, edematous, and display multiple vesicles. [healio.com]

Isolated Follicle Stimulating Hormone Deficiency

The typical clinical features include a puffy face with edematous eyelids. [jsms.sch.ac.kr]

Ligneous Conjunctivitis

eyelids, pinpoint subconjunctival hemorrhages, pseudomembrane (with occasional true membrane) formation and palpable preauricular, submandibular, or submental lymph nodes [reviewofoptometry.com]

[…] infiltrates (SEI) are seen they are typically concentrated in the central cornea, uniquely sparring the periphery. 11,12 Conjunctival injection, tearing, watery discharge, red edematous [reviewofoptometry.com]

[…] infiltrates (SEI) are seen they are typically concentrated in the central cornea, uniquely sparring the periphery.11,12 Conjunctival injection, tearing, watery discharge, red edematous [reviewofoptometry.com]

Viral Conjunctivitis

Eye exam Inspection of the eye includes findings such as redness, edematous eyelid, watery discharge, subconjunctival hemorrhages, punctuate keratopathy, and the presence [symptoma.com]

The eyelids may also be involved — they can be red, edematous, and display multiple vesicles. [healio.com]

Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis

eyelids conjunctival chemosis? [brainscape.com]

Often, the eyelids will also be edematous. [medicalstudy.blogspot.com]

On examination, his eyelids were found to be erythematous and edematous, the conjunctivae were hyperemic and chemotic, and there were more follicles in the inferior palpebral [dovepress.com]

Hordeolum

Patients will usually present with an acutely swollen and edematous upper or lower eyelid. Vision will be normal. [journals.lww.com]

These are usually somewhat painful with erythema and the entire general eyelid may be edematous. Generalized cellulitis can also occur. [pediatriceducation.org]

A hordeolum (or a stye) is term used by the medical profession to denote a localized inflammation and/or infection of the hair follicles of the eyelid or the meibomian glands [pediatriceducation.org]

Orbital Floor Fracture

Desmarres retractors may be helpful to spread edematous eyelids Pupillary dysfunction coupled with decreased visual acuity should alert one to the possibility of a traumatic [emedicine.medscape.com]

Congenital Exophthalmos

[…] lags behind Enroth’s sign: fullness of the eyelids due to puffy edematous swelling Gifford’s sign: difficulty in eversion of the upper eyelid Stellwag’s sign: infrequent [clinipedia.wordpress.com]

[…] eyelid Kocher’s sign: staring appearance of the eyes which is particularly marked on attentive fixation Von Graefe’s sign: lid lag: when globe is moved downward, the upper eyelid [clinipedia.wordpress.com]

Orbital Pseudotumor

[…] orbital pseudotumor a specific inflammatory reaction of the orbital tissues of the eye, characterized by exophthalmos and edematous congestion of the eyelids. orbital pseudotumor [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Ocular Chalcosis

The layers in the eye may be fused together, thickened, or edematous. The eyelids may be glued shut. [en.wikipedia.org]

Exanthema Subitum

Other clinical manifestations occurred as follows: mild diarrhea in 68%, edematous eyelids in 30%, erythematous papules in the pharynx in 65%, cough in 50%, and mild cervical [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Periorbital Cellulitis

Both upper and lower left eyelids appear significantly edematous, with surrounding erythema and tenderness to light touch. No chemosis or proptosis is apparent. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Central Corneal Ulcer

Hyperemic/edematous eyelids may simply reflect the extension of the inflammation when the anterior segment is hot, or may signal a more widespread involvement of the infectious [reviewofoptometry.com]

Harlequin Type Ichthyosis

There was ectropion and both eyes were obscured by everted and edematous eyelids. There was eclabium and baby was unable to suck breast. Head appeared microcephalic. [ispub.com]

Ectodermal Dysplasia with Natal Teeth Type Turnpenny

At the age of 25 she showed downslanting palpebral fissures with scant eyebrows and absent eyelashes on the nasal side, edematous eyelids, and ectropion of the lower eyelids [genome.jp]

Hyperpituitarism

eyelids Enlargement of the lower lip and nose (the nose takes on a triangular configuration) Wide spacing of the teeth and prognathism Cutis verticis gyrata (ie, furrows [emedicine.medscape.com]