Five days earlier, his mother noted the presence of a small bump on his right lower eyelid, as well as some associated redness of the overlying skin and conjunctiva. She called her primary clinic and ...

A bacterial infection may seem harmless, but trachoma proves otherwise — it can silently scar the eyes and cause blindness if ...

Health experts say Chagas disease is now considered an endemic in the US. Those at UCLA Health believe about 45,000 people in LA County are already infected with the disease. Symptoms during the acute ...

A chalazion and a hordeolum are both bumps on the eyelid. A hordeolum, also called a stye, is caused by bacterial infection, while a chalazion results from an obstructed gland. Knowing whether you ...

To reduce eye swelling from allergies, a person should try to avoid any known triggers or touching and rubbing their eyes. A person can also try applying a cold compress and taking certain medications ...