Condition
Fluid-filled conjunctiva
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 February 20051 min read
Key points
- Chemosis is a condition in which the membranes that line the eyelids and surface of the eye (conjunctiva) are swollen.
- The outer surface covering appears to have fluid in it.
- Often, the conjunctiva become so swollen that the eyes cannot close properly.
Alternative names
Chemosis; Swollen eye or conjunctiva
Definition
Chemosis is a condition in which the membranes that line the eyelids and surface of the eye (conjunctiva) are swollen. The outer surface covering appears to have fluid in it. Often, the conjunctiva become so swollen that the eyes cannot close properly.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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