Why are my eyes puffy? Common causes and when to see a doctor

Most puffy eyes are caused by everyday things: salty food, poor sleep, crying, allergies or simply lying flat all night. This kind of puffiness comes and goes and responds well to simple habits and under-eye care. Puffiness that is sudden, painful or one-sided is different and needs a doctor.

Everyday causes

  • Salt: salty dinners and snacks make the body hold water.
  • Sleep: too little, too much, or sleeping face-down.
  • Crying: tears and rubbing irritate the delicate skin.
  • Allergies: dust, pollen, pets and some makeup cause swelling and itching.
  • Heat and dehydration in Pakistan's summers.
  • Age: skin and the tissue under the eyes become looser over time.

How to calm everyday puffiness

  1. Eat less salt in the evening and drink water through the day.
  2. Sleep with your head slightly raised.
  3. Use a cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes in the morning.
  4. Each night, tap a rice-grain amount of Jaago Coffee Dark Circle Serum under both eyes with your ring finger, from the inner corner outwards.
  5. Protect the eye area with Sheer Defence SPF 60 in the morning.
  6. Avoid rubbing your eyes and remove eye makeup gently.

Most people see calmer, fresher-looking eyes in 1 to 4 weeks with these steps. Read the quick-fix guide: How to reduce puffy eyes in the morning.

When to see a doctor

  • Sudden or severe swelling
  • Pain, redness, warmth or discharge
  • Swelling in only one eye
  • Changes in your vision
  • Swelling of the face, lips, feet or ankles as well
  • Puffiness that doesn't go down during the day and keeps getting worse

These can be signs of infection, a strong allergic reaction or another health condition that needs proper medical care.

Roman Urdu

Aankhein aam tor par namak, neend ki kami, rone, allergy ya garmi se suji hui lagti hain. Namak kam karein, takiya ooncha rakhein, subah thanda compress aur raat ko Jaago serum tap karein. Agar sujan achanak, dard wali ya sirf aik aankh mein ho to foran doctor se milein.

Also read: Eye bags vs dark circles. Cash on delivery across Pakistan.

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