Mosquito bite on eye has caused swelling

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Asked for Female, 21 Years

I'm living in Malta for a 2 month internship where mosquitos tend to bite every now and then, two nights ago I was bitten below my undereye which then began to swell massively yesterday evening after a 20 minute nap. I have used ice to help can the swelling however this morning I have woken up and it is worse.

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Dr. Jatin Wadhwa Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Faridabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jatin Wadhwa

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 7 yrs exp Faridabad

It might be allergic or may have resulted in cellulitis.

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Visit your ophthalmologist.

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