Swelling in your eye could be caused by something mild and temporary like a stye — or it could be a sign of certain concerning autoimmune conditions.

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Allergies, dry eye, corneal injury, infection, and tiredness are common causes of ...

Swelling in the macula (macular edema) can result from numerous conditions. Over time, untreated swelling can cause blurry vision or permanent vision loss. Your retina is the thin layer of tissue at ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a blood cancer that can cause a wide range of symptoms. The symptoms of AML can impact your whole body, including your eyes. Studies estimate that around half of all ...

An eye stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a common and often harmless condition that results from a bacterial infection in the oil glands of the eyelid. This infection causes the gland to become ...

Burning eyes are often caused by dryness, allergies, or environmental irritants, leading to discomfort and vision issues.

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

While proptosis may be one of the hallmark symptoms of thyroid eye disease, in reality, the condition is far more complex and challenging than meets the (bulging) eye. Other symptoms include double ...

Conjunctivitis can affect people of any age, including infants. While neonatal conjunctivitis is generally mild and easily treatable, some types can result in serious health complications for newborns ...

The cancer had spread to both of 1-year-old Lily Morss' eyes Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard and Reader's Digest. GoFundMe A toddler was ...