Swollen Eyelids and Dry Eyes

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

I have Dry eye syndrome in both eyes . MGD where the glands are blocked. I have been prescribed with gel and drop lubricant along with single use drops ontears. Warm compresses are recommended as well . Problem is when I do warm compresses, my eyelids swell to double and stay irritated, sometimes cause redness in eyes too. To bring it down I use cold compresses which gives me some relief. But inflammation triggers with warm compresses. Can I use cold instead of hot compresses?

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

Pl use the treatment. Compresses are not necessary.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. R.Poornika Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 6 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. R.Poornika

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 6 yrs exp Chennai

U can use cold compression , provided if u have dry eyes Also follow the eye drops Then review back with ur consultant

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have 8 hrs sound sleep have 4-5 litres of water