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 ...

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 ...

It is unclear if eye drops to reduce immune responses of the eye surface, such as topical corticosteroids and cyclosporine, have any effect on the signs and symptoms of blepharitis at 4 to 12 weeks.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Blepharitis, or eyelid margin disease, is a common condition that affects all ages, ethnicities and genders. The ...

A stye or a chalazion can cause clogged glands on your eyelids that lead to swelling. If your eyes are swollen, itchy, and red, it could be because of allergies to pollen, dust, or other allergens.

When you wake up in the morning, you should be able to open your eyes. That’s the bare minimum of having eyes, really. Unfortunately, if you have blepharitis, your eyes can act up in such a way that ...

The woman complained of severe eye pain and swollen eyelids before doctors found the sweat bees inside of her eyelid Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE Digital. She has ...

Allergic contact dermatitis is a T-cell–mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to external allergens in previously sensitized individuals. It is more common in adults and typically presents ...

Makeup can disrupt tear film, clog glands, and trigger infections. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safer brands to try, and ...

Orbital cellulitis presents with periorbital edema and erythema, but typically is associated with constitutional symptoms such as fever, which this patient did not have. In addition, the ...

Warm compresses are widely accepted home treatments for many mild medical conditions. They’re especially popular and useful for eye conditions. Share on Pinterest Catherine McQueen/Getty Images A warm ...