How To Treat Puffy Eyes- How To Control Them

Written By-james Martin  Pharmacologist (M.Pharm)

 • Published: 01/08/2025

• Updated: 01/08/2025

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Have you recently seeing bags or swelling under your eyes? Well, they are one of the common issues due to aging. This occurs as the eyelid muscle tissues around the eyes are weakened with time.

This also causes the fatty tissues of the eyelids to move to the lower part of the eyes, becoming baggy or swollen, which can lead to puffy eyes.

As per FDA research and confirmation from the doctors and eye specialists, this issue can also occur because of using toxic eye makeup for a long time or undergoing cosmetic surgeries.

In this blog post, you are going to get a further in-depth idea about puffy eyes and how to control them. As we shall further find out, there are some home remedies too, like using a cold compress, or even eye surgeries, which is a rare and only recommended for severe puffiness in your eyes.

Symptoms Of Puffy Eyes

Let us now find out some of the signs and symptoms of having puffiness in your eyes. These generally cause-

• Mild swelling
• Saggy or loose skin
• Dark circles

When Should To Get To A Doctor For A Checkup For Puffy Eyes?

Studies from major eye care institutes around the world show that even though it is more common because of aging, puffy eyes are not a major concern. In most cases, this issue does not need any treatment and does not harm your vision.

However, with that in mind, remember to take early help from the doctors if you are noticing changes in.

• Vision problems
• Headache
• Blur vision
• Skin rashes around eye eyelid area

The doctors will want to ascertain that it is not any other issue that is leading to puffy eyes, especially infections. Along with this, they may conduct some more lab tests that ensure you are not having thyroid disorders, connective tissue problems, or simply an allergy.

Puffy Eyes Cause

Baggy eyes, the word also used to describe puffy eyes, is a condition where the muscle tissues of the eyelids weaken. As per research from medical eye clinics, this issue can occur because of-

• Aging
• Fluid retention around the eye sockets
• Lack of sleep
• Allergies
• Smoking
• Genetic disorders

Medical Conditions That Cause Puffy Eyes

Here is a list of some medical conditions that may also cause the eyelids to get swollen and baggy-

• Dermatitis
• Dermatomyositis
• Renal disorders
• Thyroid issues

Diagnosis For Puffy Eyes

Baggy formation around the eyelids is generally visible to the outside and does not need any major health checkup. However, just to be sure that it is not occurring because of other health issues, the doctors may conduct some tests, like-

• Thyroid tests
• Vision tests
• Lipid profile test

Find out the tests that the doctors tell you to undergo, and undergo them just to be sure of the cause to get a timely and good remedy.

Treatment For Puffy Eyes- The Way Out

There are some remedies that the doctors may prescribe depending on the condition. We always tell you to take the guidance of the doctor in such cases if the issue does not improve with some lifestyle measures.

Here are some of the treatment options for puffy eyes–

➥ Medicines

Use of medicines prescribed by doctors to cure puffy eyes is a common treatment when the cause is because of an eye infection or allergy.

➥ Therapies

There are many therapies that you can opt for under the recommendation of a skin and eye specialist. Wrinkle treatments can help reduce the puffiness in your eyes.

Some of the options in this case include-

• Laser treatments
• Use of chemical peels
• Fillers

This helps improve skin tone from a dark color and tighten the skin and rejuvenate the growth of new cells in the area.

However, note that some of these treatments may cause you to have hyperpigmentation as a result, too. It is better to talk with the doctors before going through any of these remedies.

➥ Surgery For Puffy Eyes

Surgery options include blepharoplasty, which is a simple surgical process, a minimally invasive one. Here, the doctors suck out the excess lipids from the eyelid area with the help of surgical tools and needles.

A Look At Some Common Lifestyle Remedies For Puffy Eyes

Remember that most of the time, puffy eyes do not need major treatments like surgeries, therapies, or other options, as we have told you above. Most of the time, you can get better with the help of some really simple lifestyle hacks like-

• Use of a cold compress around the eyelids regularly for a few weeks
• Avoid taking in food items rich in fluid and salt content.
• Avoid smoking and taking harmful narcotic drugs.
• Have enough sleep.
• Ensure eye care with the help of using goggles or protective eyewear, especially if your eyes are prone to allergies.
• Avoid using cosmetics that harm or irritate the eyelids.

Final Thoughts

Therefore, as you can see, puffy eyes are mostly an issue that is not a cause for worry. However, in rare cases, it may need special treatments and remedies. We highly advise a doctor’s consultation in case the above-mentioned home remedies do not cure the issue within a few weeks.

FAQs

Q. Can Puffy Eyes Lead To Eye Disorders?

Yes, it can lead to degeneration of the retina, iris, and other sections of the eyes.

Q. Does It Indicate Having A High Lipid Profile Or Cholesterol?

Yes, your eyes can get baggy and swollen because of high bad cholesterol and lipids.

Q. Can Puffy Eyes Increase BP In The Eyes?

High BP in the eyes, also known as ocular hypertension, is a risk that may occur if the issue is severe or if you do not take an early remedy for it.