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 ...

Blepharitis is an annoying, chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins that can cause red eyes, swollen eyelids, eye pain, itching, irritation, and blurry vision. It can also cause crusty, ...

When you wake up in the morning, you should be able to open your eyes. That’s the bare minimum of having eyes, really. Unfortunately, if you have blepharitis, your eyes can act up in such a way that ...

The delicate skin around your eyes can easily be irritated. There are many reasons for dry eyelids and lots of ways you can treat it. The skin around your eyes is very thin and more sensitive than the ...

Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25%) is a medicine designed to treat Demodex blepharitis, a common but often overlooked eye condition caused by microscopic insects called Demodex mites on the ...

AJMC ®: In your opinion, why are there no formal guidelines for Demodex blepharitis? MATOSSIAN: Ophthalmologists and other eye care providers have known about Demodex blepharitis for a very long time.

Sleep crust is a mixture of mucus, tears, and skin cells that accumulates while you are sleeping. Sometimes it can indicate an infection or other condition. Picture this: Dawn is breaking and it’s ...

Since dry eye syndrome is chronic, it often requires a lifetime of self-care treatment. Dr. Boparai says symptoms typically ...

Early diagnosis is key. If you’re using artificial tears multiple times a day, or waking up with red, irritated eyes, it might be time to look deeper. Demodex blepharitis is more common than most ...