Thank you both so much for your comments.
To Dr. Feldman: I would say the swelling and pain are at different times. She doesn't seem to have dry eyes. I am taking her next week to seek medical attention.
Thank you both
Dear canadaeh,
I would recommend that she seek the care of an eyeMD to determine the cause of her pain and swelling. Do they occur at the same time or different times? Are her eyes dry?
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
The swelling below the eye could just be some edema or fluid collection due to fluid overload or excess salt intake and age, of course, plays a role. Of course, an exam with an opthalmologist will help to to look for other causes like allergies etc. With the pains, dry eye syndrome is a common culprit and should at least be considered as a possibility. Again, a complete exam with an ophthalmologist is the only way to find out what is going on. Have her make an appointment as soon as possible.
Michael kutryb, MD