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 ...

A chalazion will usually go away after a few weeks with at-home treatment. But if this lump on the eyelid does not go away or starts to block your vision, a doctor may recommend treatment. Share on ...

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 ...

Puffy eye treatments include home remedies and lifestyle changes like applying a cold compress, getting enough sleep, and ...

"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 ...

"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 ...