Chemosis

**Chemosis** is an inflammatory disease of the lacrimal organs, which is characterized by the accumulation of transudate in the moist chamber, swelling of the eyelids and hyperemia of the skin of the paraorbital zone. Chemosis affects people with weak immune systems and those who are susceptible to injury to the eyeball.

Typically, chemosis manifests itself in children in the form of paraorbial swelling, which is accompanied by lacrimation. Sometimes the cause of the development of the inflammatory process is an infection: the cornea, choroid or conjunctiva. In adults, swelling of the eyelids can be caused by allergic reactions, chronic diseases of the eyes and their appendages, injuries and burns.

When abundant pus accumulates in a moist chamber, it blocks normal functions, that is, it does not perform a protective and cleansing role. There is an accumulation of mucous masses, which begin to decompose under the influence of pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, a symptom of chemosis is the release of secretions from the eyes, which flows down the cheeks and acquires a green tint. The skin of the eyelids is swollen and covered with a pinpoint rash.