Waking up with crusty and red eyes can be an unsettling experience. While it might seem like a minor annoyance, it can be a symptom of underlying health issues that need attention. Many people dismiss ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may cause inflammation in your eyes, leading to complications such as dry eyes, redness, and floaters, among others. Early treatment may prevent these conditions from ...

Winter can harm your eyes by causing dryness, redness, and irritation. Know the reasons, common symptoms, and easy eye care ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Pawel Kacperek—Getty Images, Tess Trunk—Getty Images, sparklestroke via Canva.com) Haupt is ...

During allergy season, or when your eyes look red, itchy and dry, it may be tempting to turn to eye-whitening drops to make them look brighter and healthier. But there are some safety concerns and ...

Eye discoloration can manifest as spots, patches, or changes in overall hue and can be temporary or permanent. Common causes of eye discoloration include heterochromia, certain medications, eye trauma ...

Light sensitivity in one eye could occur for many reasons, ranging from minor injuries, dry eye, and migraine to more serious conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. Light sensitivity, or photophobia, ...

Sleep, pink eye, and allergies may cause you to have crusty eyes. You can apply a warm compress to soften and gently remove eye crusts. Try washing your eyelids daily with baby shampoo to keep them ...

Allergies, dehydration, medications, and eye diseases are common causes of glassy eyes. Lubricating eye drops, allergy medications, and lifestyle changes can treat smooth, glossy, or watery eyes.