Swelling in your eye could be caused by something mild and temporary like a stye — or it could be a sign of certain concerning autoimmune conditions.

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 ...

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 ...

You may have to see a doctor to find out if an infection is behind the blepharitis. If inflammation is the cause, home treatment may be an effective way to quickly clear up symptoms. Blepharitis is a ...

Following a regular eyelid care regimen can help you manage and treat blepharitis. Prescription treatments are also available for more complex forms of the condition. Blepharitis is inflammation of ...

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. There is no quick ...