Blocked Tear Duct

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Tears normally drain from the eye through small tubes called tear ducts, which stretch from the eye into the nose. A blocked tear duct occurs when these tubes get blocked or do not open properly. This can cause your eyes to be teary and produce a yellowish white discharge. If a...

Ordering glasses online from internet sellers

There are a lot of bargains on the internet, but be sure about exactly what you are getting because refunds can be difficult

There are a lot of bargains on the internet, and eyeglass frames and lenses can be ordered for a fraction of the price compared to...

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Eye drops can alleviate the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when an allergen has irritated the thin clear mucous membrane that lines the inside of your eyelids and the white part of your eye, called the conjunctiva. Symptoms vary from person to person. More than 22 million people in the United States suffer from the most common eye...

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis Swollen eyelids with blepharitis ( clubtable [Public domain])

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids due to oil gland...

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

What is it?

Sometimes small blood vessels in the white of the eye can break, causing a red spot. This is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The blood vessels can break when you sneeze, cough, vomit, strain, or bend over. Sometimes there is no clear cause.