How to treat dry eyes If your dry eyes cause irritation, it affects both the skin and eyes. Dry eyes may cause permanent eye problems. Dry eyes occur after the tear gland produces fewer tears and evaporates faster. The absence of adequate eyesight may result in...
Eye feels sticky and blurry- sticky eyes Eye mucus or discharge is a common symptom on your eyelids called sticky eyes. Some also call it eye boogers, gunk, eye pus, eye mattering and goopy eyes Babies can get it if a tear duct hasn’t opened all the way. Since...
Meibomian gland dysfunctions are common eye ailments, but many don’t know they exist. You get this if there are several small glands under your eye that produce a protective layer of tears. These glands secrete oil which coats the surface of our eyes and keeps the...
Eye plugs for dry eyes If artificial tears or other eye drops have not relieved your dry eye symptoms, talk with your ophthalmologist -they may recommend trying punctal plugs. Plugs don’t work for everyone. They’re best if your eyes don’t produce...
What is bloodshot eyes? The worst thing about waking up with red, bloodshot eyes isn’t the fact that they instantly make you look sick and/or hungover. It’s that usually they’re accompanied by itching (if it’s allergies or irritation) or a...
What is a hardened chalazion? A chalazion (pronounced ka-LAY-zee-un), also known as a meibomian cyst, is a type of fluid-filled bump on the upper or lower eyelid. Chalazia (plural of chalazion) are sometimes confused with styes. A chalazion is a firm, painless lump...
