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 ...

Makeup can disrupt tear film, clog glands, and trigger infections. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safer brands to try, and ...

Over 20 million Americans have dry eye disease, which means that their eyes don’t produce enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. Dry air, wind, certain autoimmune diseases, medications ...

The FDA approved lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% (Xdemvy) as the first specific treatment for Demodex blepharitis. Lotilaner (formerly TP-03) is an ectoparasiticide that targets Demodex mites, ...

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 ...

A rarer condition that causes eye twitching is known as blepharospasm and involves “forceful, involuntary closure of both eyes at the same time,” Moss says. She notes that blepharospasm can range from ...

While it’s best to have a doctor confirm that your symptoms are related to blepharitis and not another condition, you may be able to treat them at home. If you have swollen, red, and crusty eyelids, ...

Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid. A person with blepharitis may experience swollen, irritated, and itchy eyelids. A stye is a painful lump that develops on the upper ...

She says to relieve eyelid dermatitis, you need to "identify and eliminate the trigger," which is usually an allergen or ...

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margins, where the eyelashes grow. It can affect one or both eyes and is a common, often chronic condition. It is often caused by bacteria in the eyelids ...

If you’ve ever encountered what looked like a pimple along your eyelid, chances are you’ve had a stye. The best way to address one is by keeping the eyelid clean and moisturized — just like the rest ...

Read this before snoozing in your mascara. You probably already know you shouldn't sleep in your makeup. Reality is it happens probably more often than not. While many people believe it's not a big ...