A 61-year-old woman presents with a complaint of painful swelling of the left lower eyelid that has been slowly progressing for 2 weeks (Figure 1). Before the swelling, she had chronic tearing out of ...

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 ...

With at-home treatments, a chalazion should decrease in size over time. If you need surgery to remove a chalazion, you can expect some bruising and swelling for up to 2 weeks while it’s healing. A ...

Over the years, an old friend, Michael Cater, MD, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Orange County, California, has shared numerous interesting cases, some from exotic places during his time in ...

A rash on one or both eyelids is usually a sign of dermatitis from environmental irritants, allergens, or daily activities. Sometimes accompanied by itching and swelling, a rash can become an ongoing ...

When is a bump under the eyelid cause for concern? Learn what causes eyelid bumps like styes and chalazia in kids and how to ...

Eyelid ectropion occurs when the muscles around your eyelid weaken, causing the eyelid to turn outward and pull away from your eye. This condition is also called flipped eyelids or inverted eyelids.

A stye is a bump on the eyelid that is usually caused by a bacterial infection. Treatment can help to prevent the spread of the infection. A stye is a common condition that often resolves on its own ...