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 ...

There may be tissue flakes and scales on the lids and lashes, crusty and sticky eyelashes. The most common causes of blepharitis are hygiene, abnormal oil glands and bacterial infection. Less common ...

A chalazion and a hordeolum are both bumps on the eyelid. A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you ...

Puffy eyes can be caused by a variety of factors like lack of sleep, allergies, nasal congestion, and dehydration. Puffy eyes are common and usually harmless, but if you want to reduce them, try ...

A stye is a red bump that forms on the eyelid and can look and feel like a big pimple. This bump often feels swollen and painful to the touch. Styes are basically like acne that occurs on the eyelid, ...

Preseptal cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid and the skin around the eyeball. It typically affects children and causes symptoms such as swelling, pain, and redness around the eye. The condition ...

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 ...