Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Key Takeaways An eye stye happens when bacteria enter the oil glands in the eyelid.Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an inflammation that can cause swollen ...

Most of us have woken up with a puffy eyelid at some point in our lives. Aside from being uncomfortable (and sometimes painful), it can also temporarily affect your vision. When that happens, you’ve ...

COVID-19 can affect your eyes. It may lead to blepharitis, which can cause your eyelids to become itchy, irritated, swollen, or feel like they’re burning. Medications can help stop the symptoms, but ...

Waking up with some gunk in your eyes is usually nothing to worry about. The scientific name for this crust is rheum, and it forms when oil and other debris collect on your eyelids during sleep. But ...

To reduce eye swelling from allergies, a person should try to avoid any known triggers or touching and rubbing their eyes. A person can also try applying a cold compress and taking certain medications ...

Non-ulcerative or squamous blepharitis is a type of blepharitis caused by seasonal allergies or other allergic reactions. It can lead to red, swollen eyelids along with patches of white or gray scaly ...

As you age, your eyes can appear more puffy. Here are some cosmetic treatments that may help. KEVIN MANNING KRT Q. I’m concerned that I’m looking older, and my eyes appear puffy with extra skin over ...

Over the years, an old friend, Michael Cater, MD, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Orange County, California, has shared numerous interesting cases, some from exotic places during his time in ...