Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most of us have woken up with a puffy eyelid at some point in our lives. Aside from being uncomfortable (and sometimes painful), ...

A stye or a chalazion can cause clogged glands on your eyelids that lead to swelling. If your eyes are swollen, itchy, and red, it could be because of allergies to pollen, dust, or other allergens.

A 62-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents to the emergency department complaining of a headache behind her left eye that came on gradually and has persisted for 5 days.

There are two types of contact dermatitis: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. “The eyelids are a very sensitive area because they feature extremely thin skin that is more ...

Periorbital cellulitis is a common childhood infection of the eyelid and surrounding tissue. It can lead to a more serious infection called orbital cellulitis, which is when the infection spreads ...

Bacteria can be the underlying cause of both blepharitis and styes. But styes are the result of an infection and cause a painful lump, while blepharitis is eyelid inflammation. If your eye is ...

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, ...

Five days earlier, his mother noted the presence of a small bump on his right lower eyelid, as well as some associated redness of the overlying skin and conjunctiva. She called her primary clinic and ...