Our bodies are good at healing, but only if we give them enough rest. Pushing through every problem is not always the strongest choice.
A painful swelling around the eye is one of those moments when the body clearly asks us to slow down.
Many eyelid swellings start as a stye or a chalazion, a small blocked or infected gland along the edge of the eyelid.
If the infection spreads, the whole eyelid can become red, hot and puffy, sometimes so swollen that the eye is hard to open.
Swelling like this should never be squeezed. The skin around the eye is very thin, and pressure can push the infection deeper.
