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title: Blepharochalasis
description: "Blepharochalasis is a rare eyelid disorder causing recurrent episodes of painless swelling, usually of the upper lids. Over time, the skin stretches and becomes thin and wrinkled. ## Symptoms and course Attacks often start in adolescence and may gradually burn…"
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updated: "2025-12-16"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Blepharochalasis

Blepharochalasis is a rare eyelid disorder causing recurrent episodes of painless swelling, usually of the upper lids. Over time, the skin stretches and becomes thin and wrinkled.

## Symptoms and course

Attacks often start in adolescence and may gradually burn out.

- Intermittent eyelid oedema lasting hours to days
- Resulting excess, crepey skin and sometimes ptosis
- Usually no significant redness or itching between episodes
- May affect one or both eyelids

## Treatment

Acute swelling is often managed conservatively, while surgery addresses later changes.

- Cold compresses and head elevation during attacks
- Blepharoplasty or ptosis repair once the condition has stabilised
- Exclusion of other causes of lid swelling such as allergy or thyroid eye disease
- Regular review to plan timing of any surgery