Last Updated on March 16, 2021
Daily eye drops are usually prescribed to treat dry eye. These eye drops serve as artificial tears that lubricate and soothe your eyes. However, overdependence on such eye drops when you don’t suffer from dry eye syndrome can have some long-term side effects, so you should always consult your doctor before purchasing any medications.
3. Stye
Another cause of eyelid soreness is stye — a common infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria that result in inflammation and soreness.
If your eyelids are red, swollen, and sore, it is due to the collection of pus in the eyelids, as a result of this infection. Pus should never be left untreated as it fills up and then bursts and cause the infection to spread.
The early symptoms of a stye include a small lump on the upper or lower eyelid, swelling, tenderness, redness, burning in the eye, and droopiness of the eye.
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, avoid touching your eyelid and pay a visit to a doctor. Styes are usually not a cause of concern; their treatment includes antibiotic eye drops and pain relievers.
2. Orbital cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis is the condition in which the eyelid tissue gets inflamed due to bacteria spreading from eyelid or facial injuries.
This infection causes your eyelids to redden, swell, and become very painful. Orbital cellulitis is a serious infection and requires immediate medical intervention — normally involving antibiotics.
If left untreated, orbital cellulitis may cause blindness or become life-threatening, all depending on its severity.
1. Pink eye
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection that affects the thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eyes.
This infection or inflammation causes your eyes to look reddish and your eyelids to get swollen and sore. Some of the causes of conjunctivitis viral infections, bacterial infections, allergens, and irritants in certain cosmetic products.
Make sure to avoid touching or rubbing your eyes, keep your eyelids clean and do not put makeup on an inflamed eyelid.
