Why Is the Skin Around My Eyes Red, Swollen, and Itchy?

Redness, swelling, and itching around the eyes may be related to visual fatigue syndrome, pathogen infection, contact with allergens, and other causes. One should visit a hospital for examination and treatment under a doctor's guidance.
1. Visual Fatigue Syndrome: Excessive eye use for an extended period may cause visual fatigue syndrome. Patients with this condition often experience redness, tearing, and itching in the eyes. Symptoms can be alleviated by frequently closing the eyes to rest and doing eye exercises.
2. Pathogen Infection: If the patient has bacterial or viral infections, leading to conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and other diseases, inflammation may cause redness and itching of the skin around the eyes. Pay more attention to local cleanliness and dryness. For bacterial infections, use medications such as Mupirocin Ointment and Erythromycin Eye Ointment. For viral infections, use medications such as Penciclovir Cream and Aciclovir Cream to improve symptoms.
3. Contact with Allergens: Some patients may have allergic constitutions. Contact with external allergens around the eye skin may trigger allergic reactions, leading to skin redness and itching. Allergens should be identified and removed as soon as possible to avoid continuous stimulation. When necessary, follow the doctor's instructions to use external Calamine Lotion and Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream, and take oral medications such as Loratadine Tablets and Cetirizine Tablets to improve symptoms. Medications must be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions and not privately to avoid adverse effects. Maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and greasy food. Pay attention to eye use time and hygiene to prevent discomfort.