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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The difference between pink eye and a stye is that a stye will often be accompanied by a bump on your eye. But they both share common symptoms like itching, pain, redness, and swelling. A stye and ...

Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation that affects the eyelids and the eyelashes, and it is one of the most common problems doctors see in their office. A frequent problem in both children and adults, ...

Bacteria can be the underlying cause of both blepharitis and styes. But styes are the result of an infection and cause a painful lump, while blepharitis is eyelid inflammation. If your eye is ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NOTICING THAT YOUR face looks a little puffy or outright swollen can be a shocking sight. Usually, facial ...

The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye. Conjunctival chemosis is a swelling of the membrane. It can look like a big blister on the eyeball. The eyes may be ...

Dear Dr. Douma: Every morning when I wake up my eyes are so swollen they're just little slits. As the day progresses, the swelling goes away. I am 67 years old and occasionally experience edema in my ...

Veiny eyelids occur when the veins protrude or appear very prominently beneath the skin. While these veins may cause cosmetic concerns for some people, they’re usually harmless. They don’t cause ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all experience a puffy face every now and again, especially after a night of drinking alcohol or ...

Blepharoplasty, more commonly known as eyelid surgery, has quietly become one of the most talked-about cosmetic procedures in ...