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 ...

There are two types of contact dermatitis: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. “The eyelids are a very sensitive area because they feature extremely thin skin that is more ...

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - At just 4-years-old, Mila Sherry loves reading picture books with her mom, Anna Sherry. But, for the past year, the Alpharetta preschooler has been living a story of her own, a kind ...

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 ...

Since dry eye syndrome is chronic, it often requires a lifetime of self-care treatment. Dr. Boparai says symptoms typically ...

Sleep, pink eye, and allergies may cause you to have crusty eyes. You can apply a warm compress to soften and gently remove eye crusts. Try washing your eyelids daily with baby shampoo to keep them ...

Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, discussed the ways that dry eye can affect patients with the condition, as well as what symptoms can fly under the radar. So, dry eye disease is a very complex condition. It ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) typically affect the genitals, rectum and throat. These infections can involve the eyes as the result of direct contact or spread through the bloodstream. Although ...

Whether they are caused by aging or genetics, droopy eyelids can affect more than just your appearance—they can also impair your vision. Plastic surgeon Dana Johns, MD, offers her expert advice on ...

Not to be confused with hooded lids, droopy lids, also known as “ptosis” is part of the aging process, as confirmed by Hayley Goldbach, MD, FAAD, a double board-certified dermatologist and ...