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 ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I have itchy, dry eyelids that burn. My doctor prescribed 10 milligrams of prednisone, a steroid. It seemed to help, at least while I was taking it, but I can feel the burning sensation ...

Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25%) is a medicine designed to treat Demodex blepharitis, a common but often overlooked eye condition caused by microscopic insects called Demodex mites on the ...

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

Waking up with itchy eyelids might seem like a typical allergy symptom, but it could also be a sign of eye mites. Eye mites, or Demodex, are microscopic organisms that live at the base of your ...

Waking up with crusty and red eyes can be an unsettling experience. While it might seem like a minor annoyance, it can be a symptom of underlying health issues that need attention. Many people dismiss ...

Blepharitis, a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids, affects millions of people across the United States. Despite being common, it is frequently underdiagnosed or mistaken for ...