blepharitis
by Lily Yang | Mar 5, 2023 | blepharitis, chalazion, conjunctivitis, contact lenses, dry eyes, eye drops, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), MGD, stye, stye treatment
How long does a stye last? Stye or hordeoids are painful white bumps on the upper eyelids and can occur from infections caused by bacteria or fungi. The condition can feel painful and unnatural, but is common, and most likely harmless. Many symptoms can be easily... 
by Lily Yang | Mar 5, 2023 | allergies, autoimmune, blepharitis, dry eyes, epiphora, eye compress, eye drops, eye health, eye irritation, red irritated eyes, Sjopgren's, watering eyes, watery eyes
The epiphora eye is often described as an epiphyropathy and tear. Epiphora is caused by excessive or unavoidably accumulated tears. The nasolacrimal system can’t properly drain tears, which can cause over-excitability in a facial region. Tears help maintain the... 
by Lily Yang | Mar 2, 2023 | allergies, artificial tears, blepharitis, blurred vision, burning eyes, conjunctivitis, contact lenses, dry eye disease, dry eye symptoms, dry eye treatment, dry eyelids, dry eyes, eyelid pain, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), MGD, stye, swollen eyes
Eyelid pain may be caused by various reasons. It’s annoying and can signal a health-related illness. Possible causes of swollen eyes are listed below. Things can cause sore eyelids, including: infections, allergies, trauma external or environmental factors. In... 
by Lily Yang | Feb 28, 2023 | artificial tears, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, eye drops, Eye infection, eye irritation, mucus fishing syndrome, mucus string in eye
The repetitive removal of mucus strands in the eye technically causes mucus fishing syndrome (hence the “fishing” in the name). Someone with mucus fishing syndrome regularly finds white stringy mucus in their eye and “fishes” it out—typically with their finger or a... 
by Lily Yang | Feb 24, 2023 | allergies, blepharitis, crusty eyes, dry eye disease, dry eyes, eye drops, Eye infection, itching eyes, mucus string in eye, sticking eyes, sticky eyes
The word sticking eyes can be described when wet liquid causes the eyelid to look as though stuck. Sticking eyes occur when too much mucus or discharge from the eyes builds up on the eyelid and lashes, causing a crusty or sticky feeling. The condition itself is easy... by Lily Yang | Feb 23, 2023 | allergies, blepharitis, blocked tear duct, blurred vision, burning eyes, conjunctivitis, contact lenses, dry eye disease, dry eyes, itching eyes, MGD, mucus string in eye, red irritated eyes, stye, swollen eyes, white discharge on eyes
White discharge on eyes consists of mucus, oil, skin cells, and other debris that builds up in the corner of the eyes as you sleep. The mushy skin around eyes grows during sleep. However, this is common at wake-up time, especially in cases that affect your eyes. Also... 
