Eye Conditions

Red eyes indicate irritation or inflammation to the white part of the eye (sclera) or to the edges of eyelids. Most cases of red eye are common and temporary, lasting only a couple of hours. Beyond redness, symptoms are itchiness, burning, stinging and wateriness. If the condition persists more than a few hours it could […]

Bloodshot eyes describe a condition when the blood vessels in the white part of the eye (sclera) are swollen. The condition can happen to one or both eyes but is not usually serious. Causes can include irritation, dryness, and lack of sleep. You should see a doctor if you have pain, blurry vision or if […]

About 10 percent of people who have psoriasis experience it on the eyelids or around the eyes. The inflammatory skin condition, which produces thick, scaly patches of dryness, does not have a cure. People manage it with prescription medication, topical creams and ointments and a host of natural remedies. Psoriasis around the eyes must be […]

Fuchs’ dystrophy is an inherited and progressive condition that affects the cornea (dome-shaped outer layer of your eye) and which can cause impaired vision and discomfort in the eye.  Some people are diagnosed with the disorder in their 30s and 40s but it is most often found in people in their 50s and 60s. Exact […]

Sore eye, also known as ophthalmalgia, is a feeling of pain in the eye. It can be mild or severe, and sometimes it disappears without treatment. If pain is severe and continuous, it may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Eye pain can result from multiple causes, including dry eyes, glaucoma and acute trauma. […]

Lazy eye is one way to describe amblyopia, a childhood vision condition in which one eye is underdeveloped. Sometimes both eyes are affected. Amblyopia can appear as a wandering eye, crossed eyes or eyes that do not seem to work together. It typically affects kids between the ages of 6 and 9. The earlier it […]

Symptoms of severe headaches called migraines often occur quickly and cause pulsating and steady pain in various parts of the head. People who suffer from migraine headaches experience recurring events. Triggers for these headaches differ, but experts advise people who experience them to track their diet, surrounding environment and other external factors in a search […]

Retinal dystrophies are hereditary illnesses that strike the retina and choroid, causing progressive and severe vision loss. None of them have cures. Among the conditions they cause include retinal tears, retinal detachments, macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Symptoms include night blindness, altered color perception and photophobia.  What Is Retinal Dystrophy? The retina is one of […]

Central heterochromia describes an uncommon condition in which the inner and outer rings of the iris are different colors. Most people who have central heterochromia get it from a family history, but there are sporadic cases of non-genetic causation. The condition is linked to a small variety of illnesses but is usually not serious. What […]

Puffy eyes, or baggy eyes, can come from an excess of crying and or a lack of sleep. The condition is easily treated with cold compresses, cucumber applications, witch hazel rubs and topical creams. Puffy eyes usually resolve within a day, but persistently puffy eyes can point to a more serious underlying condition such as […]

“Sunken eyes” is another way of saying you have bags under your eyes. Officially known as enophthalmos, sunken eyes make your eyes appear to have sunk into your face, making your face appear somewhat hollow. Causes include a family history, dehydration and a lack of sleep. What Are Sunken Eyes? Sunken eyes is the colloquial […]

Smoking or ingesting marijuana helps people with glaucoma because TCH, the key ingredient in marijuana, lowers eye pressure. However, its effectiveness is temporary, lasting eight hours after one dose. Research suggests CBD has the opposite effect, raising eye pressure. There are other alternative treatments besides marijuana for glaucoma. THC, CBD, and Glaucoma Many people have […]