Most morning when I wake up there is a swelling over my left eye. When I touch it, it immediately goes down. Could this be a vein or artery?

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician6yrs exp

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Red eye is caused by the dilation of tiny blood vessels in the eye. Blood vessels that are normally invisible or nearly invisible can suddenly become swollen. Thus, red veins become visible in the eye. You are at greater risk for developing red eye if you also engage in certain unhealthy habits. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to Ensure proper treatment. 

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