Most of us have woken up with a puffy eyelid at some point in our lives. Aside from being uncomfortable (and sometimes painful), it can also temporarily affect your vision. When that happens, you’ve ...

Dear Dr. Douma: Every morning when I wake up my eyes are so swollen they're just little slits. As the day progresses, the swelling goes away. I am 67 years old and occasionally experience edema in my ...

A swollen eyelid is usually a symptom, not a condition. It's very common and is usually due to allergy, inflammation, infection, or injury. The skin of your eyelid is less than 1 millimeter thick. But ...

Swollen eyelids, top or bottom, can have many causes, including allergies, infections, and blocked oil glands. While most aren't serious, eyelids can also swell due to a medical condition such as ...

Most of the time, swollen eyelids are caused by something simple. Maybe you fell asleep without removing your makeup, ate a super salty meal last night, or got bit by a bug. In these cases, a home ...

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 ...

Waking up with some gunk in your eyes is usually nothing to worry about. The scientific name for this crust is rheum, and it forms when oil and other debris collect on your eyelids during sleep. But ...

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