It can also spread into the brain. Cellulitis causes redness, swelling, and pain in the eyelid. The swelling may only affect the eyelid or involve the tissues around the eye. Other symptoms ...

The eyelids become irritated, swollen, dry, and reddened. It can affect one or both of the eyes. If this condition persists, the eyelids can become thickened in a process called lichenification.