Chemosis is characterized by inflammation of the eye’s conjunctiva, which is the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the surface of the eye. The swelling can appear in the form of a bulb, which is usually transparent, which can cause itching, watery eyes and blurred vision, and in some cases the person may have difficulty closing the eyes.
Treatment involves treating swelling, which can be done with cold compresses, and the cause of quemosis, which can be an allergy, infection, or side effect of surgery, for example.
- There are several causes that can cause quemosis.
- Such as allergies to pollen or animal hair.
- Such as angioedema.
- Bacterial or viral infections.
- After eye surgery.
- Such as blepharoplasty.
- As a result of hyperthyroidism or eye damage.
- Such as scratching the cornea.
- Contact with chemicals or simply rubbing the eyes.
- For example.
Typical symptoms of quemosis include redness, swelling and watery eyes, itching, blurred vision, double vision and possibly the formation of a fluid bubble and the consequent difficulty in closing the eye.
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The treatment of the quemose depends on the cause that is causing it.However, it is possible to relieve swelling with the application of cold compresses to the eye area.People who wear contact lenses should discontinue use for a few days.
If quemosis is the result of an allergy, the person should avoid contact with allergens and treatment can be done with antihistamines, such as loratadine, which should be prescribed by the doctor, to help reduce the allergic reaction.
If a bacterial infection is causing the quemosis, your doctor may prescribe eye drops or ointments with antibiotics.Learn how to differentiate bacterial conjunctivitis from viral conjunctivitis.
If chymyisosis occurs after blepharoplasty, your doctor may apply eye drops that contain phenylephrine and dexamethasone, which help reduce swelling and irritation.