Blepharitis and styes can be a source of discomfort, irritation and embarrassment for those who suffer from them. This article provides an overview on these conditions: the causes, symptoms and treatments available to sufferers. It aims to provide readers with...
Uveitis is a medical condition that affects the uvea, or middle layer of the eye. It can cause a range of symptoms, including redness and irritation in the eyes, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and even vision loss. Treating uveitis can be difficult and expensive;...
Often eye irritation, red eyes can be fairly mild and usually treated with prescription medication or a prescription drug. However, if your red eye has a rash of bruising or blemishes, contact an eye doctor immediately. Blurred Vision Plus Eye Irritation This should...
What is eye pain? Eye pain can be sharp, aching or throbbing, and can affect one or both eyes. Eye pain is more serious than the simple irritation one feels from a piece of dirt or small foreign object in the eye. In such cases, discomfort disappears once the foreign...
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...
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...
