Puffy Eyes - Symptom, Causes & Treatment

Usually the eyes are puffiest when you awake. Under-eye puffiness is usually only a temporary cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. Lack of sleep is unlikely a significant factor for puffy eyes. If anything, sitting up instead of lying down will help to prevent fluids from collecting in the eyelid tissue. This section provides effective tips for reducing mild under-eye puffiness by means of homemade remedies.

There is no sure cure for puffy eyes short of eyelid surgery. If puffiness is severe and persistent or you notice swelling (edema) in other parts of your body, see your doctor. He or she will want to rule out other possible causes of swelling, such as kidney or thyroid problems or a side effect of medications.

What Causes Puffy Eyes?

Factors that causes puffness under eyes are as -

• Late nights
• allergies
• Hangovers can also produce puffy eyes.
• high salt intake
• If itching or redness accompanies the puffiness, it may be due to an allergy or dermatitis.
• general stress

How to get rid of Puffy Eyes by Home Remedies

• Cut two slices off a cold cucumber, each approximately 1 /2 inch thick. Place a slice on each eyelid for 5 minutes.
• Bathing eyes - Mix 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in a pint of water -soothes eyes
• Splash your face for up to 5 minutes with water including your eyes.
• Mix one teaspoon of salt in a pint of hot water; apply pads soaked in the saline solution on the puffy areas.
• Take Raw cucumber slices,potato slices and apple slices and place them on closed eyes and lie down for five minutes
• The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly
• Dip two metal spoons into cold water. Freeze them for a few minutes, and apply them to your eyes; the spoon shape will fit perfectly into the area around your eyes, and the swelling will go down.