Tears keep your eyes healthy and comfortable. Dry eye is when you do not produce enough tears or the right type of tears. Your ophthalmologist might suggest using artificial tears or ointments. They may also prescribe eye drops that treat your dry eye symptoms or help your eyes make tears. Other treatment

Excessive tearing is when your eyes make too many tears, or tears don’t drain properly. Treatment can include removing an object that is irritating the eye (such as an inturned eyelash), or using eye drops or ointment to keep the eye moist. In some cases, surgery may be needed to fix an injured or

Eyelid spasms are when your eyelids move involuntarily (out of your control). An eyelid twitch or tic is a quick movement of the lid. It is usually related to being tired or stressed. It can also come from having too much caffeine. An essential blepharospasm is when one or both of your eyelids close

Certain cells pump fluid from our cornea to keep it clear. With Fuchs’ dystrophy, these cells gradually die and fluid builds up. The cornea gets swollen and puffy, and over time, vision becomes cloudy or hazy. Early treatment may include using a hair dryer to blow warm air on your face, drying your

Fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea. It can develop quickly from an eye injury or contact lens use. It can cause blindness if it is not treated. Proper use and care of contact lenses can reduce your risk of getting a fungal infection. Treatment of fungal keratitis usually includes antifungal

Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is when the inside of your eyelid gets red, swollen, and irritated. This is usually caused by contact lenses. Treatment may include avoiding wearing contact lenses, trying a new type of lens, or limiting how much time you wear contacts each day. You may also be prescribed

Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) is a problem with the thyroid gland. It is when the thyroid gland makes too much hormone. Muscles and tissue around the eye are affected. People with Graves’ disease may have retracted eyelids or bulging eyes. They can suffer from dry eye and double vision. Artificial

Herpes keratitis is a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The infection can be transferred to the eye by touching an active lesion (a cold sore or blister) and then your eye. Almost everyone is exposed to the HSV during childhood. After the original infection, it lies

Herpes simplex is a virus that can infect your skin, nerves and tissue. If it infects your eyes, they become red, sore and sensitive to light. Vision can become blurry. The herpes virus cannot be cured, but herpes simplex eye symptoms must be treated right away. You may be prescribed antiviral eye drops

With keratoconus, the cornea thins and bulges out like a cone, affecting vision. Keratoconus treatment depends on your symptoms. With mild symptoms, eyeglasses can correct your vision. With more severe symptoms, there are other treatment options that can include hard contact lenses, medication or surgery.