How do I get rid of swollen eye?

Question

I have been crying a lot recently and have really swollen eyes. What works to make the swelling go down?

Answer 1

stop crying!! and put some cucumber slices on your eyes, drink plently of water and take some paracetamol which will help bring down the swelling

Answer 2

First of all, if you happen to cry before you go to bed, chances are you'll wake up with tons of fluid accumulated near your eyes, so you'll be nice and swollen.  Sleep with a pillow under your own to see if the elevation helps you any.  If you're still swollen in the morning (I always am, bummer) heat up two teabags (you can place them in water and into the microwave, or just in really hot water) and put one on each eye - squeeze them out a tad first so they don't get tea all over you though, and be careful not to burn yourself, your eyelids are very sensitive.  Leave them on for about 10-15 minutes and check your eyes.  They won't be totally perfect, but they will make you look normal enough so that a little eyemakeup will get you looking ready to go =)