General information Everyone of us surely knows it: a thick and swollen eyelid. Sometimes it itches, scales, is somehow weeping. Sometimes an eyelid can swell so much that the affected eye cannot be opened properly. And of course, it is immediately noticeable to a person opposite, because it sits in the middle of the face … Inflammation of the lower lid
Swollen eyelids causes How is it possible that our eyelids can swell? This is due to the anatomical structure of the eyelids. The skin on the eyelids is very thin and the tissue underneath is relatively loose and soft. There are few fat cells in it, but all the more blood vessels and lymphatic channels. … Swollen eyelids causes | Inflammation of the lower lid
Inflammatory diseases as cause Let us now turn to the numerous inflammatory diseases that can cause a swollen lower eyelid. Here it is important to keep in mind that inflammatory skin diseases can also spread to the area around the eyes, where they can lead to inflammation of the lower eyelid (to blepharitis). But not … Inflammatory diseases as cause | Inflammation of the lower lid
Structure of the eyelid and its tasks The eyelid consists of an upper and lower lid, which are connected to each other. On the inside, the eyelids are lined by a conjunctiva. Furthermore, the eyelashes emerge from the eyelids and protect the eye from foreign bodies and dirt. Below the upper eyelid lies the lacrimal … Inflammation of the upper eyelid
Inflammation of the eyelid skin Inflammations in the upper eyelid, which are limited to the eyelid skin, are often caused by a viral infection. The reinfection or activation of a Varicella zoster virus, the pathogen causing chickenpox and shingles, can lead to the so-called zoster ophthalmicus (facial erythema) in immunocompromised patients. Initially, this painful clinical … Inflammation of the eyelid skin | Inflammation of the upper eyelid
Inflammation of the eyelid glands Inflammation of the upper eyelid can also be caused by inflammation of the eyelid glands. The barleycorn (hordeolum) originates from the sebaceous and sweat glands of the eyelid. A further distinction is made between a hordeolum externum if the glands on the eyelashes on the outer edge of the eyelid … Inflammation of the eyelid glands | Inflammation of the upper eyelid
