Puffy eyes

Yes. I have had puffy eyes for years. Tried everything- eye masks, tea bags, cucumber, creams and potions, exercises, the lot.

I did ask the surgeon who did my cataracts if surgery would help andhe said no, and might even make things worse.

Now if I really need to I might wear a bit of concealer but otherwise I came to terms with the puffiness and it bothers me less and less now.

I do wear glasses which makes me feel helps, even if it probably doesn't.

Sorry I can't offer more- maybe others can, but I've given up trying!

I’m another one who’s decided just to accept that I have puffy eyes. Then again I’m in my late 70s and have never been a thing of beauty and a joy for ever.

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Lack of sleep due to bouts of ill health has made me age quickly, some nights I don’t get 2 hours. If ever I get 5/6/7 hours i feel a different person, have to live with what i am just glad at the moment I can manage. I try to do more tgan I can as I like mixing with my friends but I know its at my health's detriment. I think if I wore glasses it would help reduce the appearance of bags and dark circles, always said prefer to wear out not rust out.

I have had very good sleep now but the puffiness hasn't reduced. I have lots of friends who have chronic insomnia but no eye puffiness. When I see photos of my dad he also had the puffy eyes so I think it may be more genetic than anything...

Sorry only just come across this . Optician said a lot of us get gritty eyes as we get older which can make them sore and puffy . She recommended daily use of an eye mask that you heat up in the microwave and then place over the eyes for 10 minutes . The heat releases the grittiness . I sometimes forget but when I use it I find my eyes clearer when I wake up . I think most opticians sell them and can recommend a reliable one .

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Another old thread...

I have problems with my eyes and have found just ice packs seem as good as the most expensive costmetics.