Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids. Blepharitis commonly occurs when ...

Blepharitis is a common condition that presents ophthalmologists with several challenges. Despite the frequency with which patients report symptoms of this condition, it remains largely underdiagnosed ...

The human skin surface is known to house millions of bacteria, though some people have more than the average number. Blepharitis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the eyelids. The ...

There’s not enough evidence to conclude that drinking coffee can worsen blepharitis symptoms. Caffeine doesn’t seem to dry out or irritate the eyes, and coffee may have an anti-inflammatory and ...