Quick Overview Swelling or puffiness around the eyes happens when fluid builds up in the tissues of the eyelids or surrounding area.It can occur in one or both eyes and may be temporary or persistent.While mild puffiness after waking up is common, noticeable swelling with redness, pain, or vision changes may signal an infection, allergy, […]
Quick Overview Flashes and floaters appear when you see small moving spots, threads, or flickering lights in your vision.Floaters look like transparent dots, cobwebs, or specks that move as your eyes move.Flashes appear as brief bursts of light, especially in dark rooms or with eye movement.These are usually caused by changes in the vitreous gel
Quick Overview Dry eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly.This leads to a gritty, burning, or sandy feeling, making it hard to read, work on screens, or stay comfortable outdoors.It’s a common condition, especially among people who spend long hours on digital devices or live in dry
Quick Overview Temporary vision loss, also called amaurosis fugax, refers to sudden but brief episodes of vision loss lasting seconds to minutes.It can affect one or both eyes and often feels like a curtain or fog briefly covering your sight before clearing up.While the vision usually returns, the cause can be serious—such as reduced blood
Overview Yellowing of the eyes, or scleral icterus, occurs when the white part of the eyes turns yellow due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.Bilirubin is a pigment formed during the breakdown of red blood cells.Normally, the liver processes and removes it, but if this process is disrupted, bilirubin builds up and causes
Quick Overview Eyelid twitching, or myokymia, refers to small, involuntary spasms or flickering movements of the eyelid muscles.It usually affects one eyelid at a time — often the lower one — and is harmless in most cases.Twitching typically lasts for a few seconds to minutes and may recur intermittently over days or weeks. When to
