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Sudden double eyelid?

I am a 14 year old girl born with single eyelids, my eyes are usually good and healthy. However, over the past few days my right eye started to form a double eyelid. I just want to know why did it suddenly appear and will it go away?

Female | 14 years old
Complaint duration: 2 September 2021 - 4 September 2021
Medications: none
Conditions: none

2 Answers

A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
Could be swollen eyelid. I would recommend doing warm compresses and then get checked by your eye specialist. Could be ptosis (droopy lid), which requires 3rd nerve workup, or Chalazion or preseptal cellulitis.