Blepharedema

/ˌblɛfərəˈdɛmə/ noun

Swelling of the eyelid caused by fluid accumulation in the eyelid tissues, often resulting from allergies, infection, or systemic disease.

From Greek blephara (eyelid) + edema (swelling). Edema refers to abnormal fluid accumulation, making this term a straightforward description of puffy eyelids.

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