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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

SAN DIEGO — Eyelid margin cleaning at an elevated controlled temperature reduced dry eye symptoms after 7 days in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction, according to a study presented at Academy ...

T he eyes may be the windows to the soul, but those windows can ­become dry, swollen, red, and itchy with age. “Most older adults realize they’re at risk for serious eye diseases such as cataracts, ...