Chemosis of the eye
Synonyms
Conjunctival edema, chemosis, conjunctival edema, swelling of the conjunctiva of the eye.
Introduction - what is eye chemosis?
A swelling (edema) the conjunctiva (Conjunctiva) of the eye is called chemosis (conjunctival edema, chemosis, conjunctival edema). In chemosis, the conjunctiva lifts up like a bubble from the dermis beneath it.
A crimson, yellow or whitish-glassy bulge-like swelling of the conjunctiva is a typical sign of chemosis. The conjunctiva (Conjunctiva) can protrude from the eyelid and even partially cover the cornea.
Chemosis is not contagious, but it is usually very unpleasant for those affected.
Symptoms of chemosis
In chemosis, the conjunctiva can swell by several millimeters within minutes, which carries a risk of injury when wearing contact lenses, as the conjunctiva often only stands out strongly from the dermis of the eye below in the area around the contact lens.
Chemosis can be accompanied by pain and itching, or it can go unnoticed by those affected.
Read more on the subject at: Swollen conjunctiva
Therapy of chemosis
Treatment is determined after determining the cause. In addition to wetting therapy, anti-inflammatory eye drops (Antihistamines) is used.
In most cases, homeopathic treatment also leads to successful decongestion and healing of the chemosis without any side effects.
Duration of chemosis
The duration of a conjunctival curl is difficult to define because it depends on the cause. As a rule, after the cause has been removed, the conjunctival edema rapidly subsides. If the cause is an allergy, all allergy triggers must first be removed. In most cases, the swelling will improve after a few days. However, if the swelling persists, a doctor should be consulted.
What are the causes of chemosis in the eye?
Chemosis or conjunctival edema can be caused, among other things, by severe inflammation or irritation of the conjunctiva or neighboring structures.
Chemosis is also caused by congestion in the lymphatic system, by irritation of the conjunctiva due to an allergic reaction (e.g. “hay fever”) or by intolerance to care products for contact lenses.
In addition, chemosis can also be caused by burns, which can then often be treated less quickly because the healing process takes longer.
Chemosis after cataract surgery
Cataracts, or cataracts, cloud the lens of the eye. Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations worldwide. The lens is removed and an artificial lens is used. The mechanical stress on the conjunctiva during the operation can cause temporary swelling. In the process, fluid accumulates in the tissue, which leads to edema. However, this drains over time, so that the conjunctiva should swell after a few days.
