Eye and Vision Care

Undereye puffiness

05/16/2008 12:24PM

Question:

I woke up yesterday and the area under my left eye was hurting. Then this morning it`s still hurting to the touch but its also swollen. Can you tell me what might be causing this?

Answer:

Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Please note, NetWellness is not an emergency service. Additionally, it is impossible to formulate an accurate diagnosis over the internet; however, you may have an infection in the periorbital area that warrants a course of antibiotics.

Please see your vision care professional today for proper evaluation. Best of luck to you.

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Response by:

Melissa M Walters, OD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry
College of Optometry
The Ohio State University