A swollen eyelid is a highly noticeable and often bothersome condition. In some cases, the swelling can be so severe that it partially or completely obstructs vision. Although many causes of swollen ...

Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelid. A person with blepharitis may experience swollen, irritated, and itchy eyelids. A stye is a painful lump that develops on the upper ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Five days earlier, his mother noted the presence of a small bump on his right lower eyelid, as well as some ...

Blepharoconjunctivitis is an eye condition that’s a combination of two other conditions: conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the transparent membrane that covers the ...

We report the favorable outcome of a case of bilateral chorioretinitis and uveitis in an HIV–infected patient, which started out as a unilateral ulcer on the lower eyelid. In January 2011, a ...

Have you ever woken up to eyelids stuck together by crusty gunk? That “sleep crust” or “eye gunk” is more than just an annoyance; it is your eyes’ overnight cleanup crew at work. While a small amount ...

Christine L. Larsen, MD, is an ophthalmologist practicing at Minnesota Eye Consultants where she serves as medical director for the four ancillary surgery centers in the practice. Infections, ...