Eyelid inflammation is usually noticeable because it can irritate your eyes and possibly affect your vision. Symptoms of inflammation include: itchy eyelids; swollen eyelids; red or inflamed eyelids; a burning sensation in the eyes; oily eyelids; a feeling that something is in or on your eyes; red eyes; watery eyes; a crust on your eyelashes or in the corners of your eyes and sensitivity to light.