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

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 ...

Eye pain can be caused by a wide range of things, most of which are totally treatable. Here's what to know and when to see a doctor. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations ...

Elderly people often experience increased lacrimation, which may occur due to the fact that the tear ducts narrow, the ...

At University of Utah Health, surgery for excessive tearing due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction involves a team approach with surgeons who have fellowship training in orbital and sinus specialties.

When you cry, your eyes release more than just tears. Your tear glands constantly release a mixture of oils, fluids, and mucus that lubricates and protects your eyeballs. If your glands do not make ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 65-year-old female, non-smoker, with very dry eyes living in a dry climate. My eyes often burn and tear up, which I find curious, having been diagnosed with dry eyes. During the ...

Burning, itching, watering eyes. Few things are a bigger nuisance than irritated eyes, so it's no surprise there are so many options for dry eye relief. While various treatment options are available ...