Some conditions cause swelling of the eyelids and the tissue around the eye. Depending on the condition, other symptoms may include pain, irritation, itching or general discomfort. If a person with such symptoms does not notice improvement within...
The lining that covers the surface of the eye, called conjunctiva, also lines the underside of the eyelids. Some eye conditions may affect this lining and cause swelling and redness of the lids, and also to the white of the eye. Swollen, red...
As children grow and develop, their visual acuity and clarity can change. Assessing a child's vision accurately and obtaining help and support as needed can help them to become more independent and interact with the world more confidently....
Maternal infections such as herpes can infect a newborn as he passes through the birth canal or, more rarely, before birth. Herpes virus infection in the newborn can cause neonatal conjunctivitis, a red or pink eye, although other less serious...
Pink eye is a commonly used term for conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the front of the eyeball and the lower eyelid. Conjunctivitis is very easily spread, especially among children, and can be...
Chlamydia trachomatis, a sexually transmitted bacterium, affected over 1.2 million people in the United States in 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. It is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease, or...
About 5 percent of Americans will have allergic reactions in their airways from mold and mildew at some point in their lifetimes, according to researcher Brian Hardin in the May 2003 issue of "Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine."...
Conjunctivitis is a type of eye infection commonly known as "pink eye." Symptoms may include redness, itching, swollen eyelids, drainage, pain and irritation. The infection may resolve within a short time, but in the case of a more extensive...
An infant cannot tell her parent about eye discomfort or other early signs of an eye problem, so you need to watch for visible signs of a condition. Swollen eyelids, one of the most visible indicators, may accompany other symptoms such as redness,...
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is a common condition affecting infants. According to a 2007 review article published in "Infectious Disease Clinics of North America," conjunctivitis is the most common eye condition from birth to 6 years. Pink eye...
Eyes that are swollen and pink are telltale signs of crying. To reduce them in order to show up for work or school, there are a few things to do. Using cold water to get the skin to tighten around the eyes can help as can using herbs such as...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is defined as the inflammation, swelling or infection of the eyelid membranes. Symptoms may include itchy, red or pink eyes plus a gooey discharge from the eyes that may be green, yellow, white or clear in...
