Swelling surrounding the eye or eyes is referred to as?

• A. Diplopia
• B. Hemianopia
• C. Monochromatism (Color Blindness)
• D. Periorbital Edema

Answer: (D)

Swelling around the eye area is described as periorbital edema. “Periorbital” means around the orbit of the eye, and “edema” means fluid buildup causing swelling. This term specifically captures the puffiness surrounding the eye, which can occur with allergies, infections, trauma, or systemic conditions. The other terms relate to vision, not swelling: diplopia is double vision, hemianopia is loss of vision in half of the visual field, and monochromatism is color blindness.