Bacterial conjunctivitis
Understand the causes of bacterial conjunctivitis, and explore treatments and hygiene practices to prevent this contagious eye condition.
Red eyes are often a sign of irritation, infection, or allergies. The redness occurs when blood vessels in the surface of the eye expand. While it can be alarming, red eyes are usually treatable with rest, proper hygiene, or over-the-counter remedies. However, persistent redness should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
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The medical term “dermatitis” means “skin irritation”, thus “eyelid dermatitis” covers a broad variety of eyelid skin rashes, presenting as red, swollen eyelids. It is also called “eyelid eczema”. The most common causes that induces swelling and redness of the eyelids are contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and blepharitis1. More information […]
The medical term « blepharitis » means « irritation of the eyelids ». This covers a wide variety of locations, presentations and origins: blepharitis may affect the skin of the eyelids, the eyelashes and/or the glands embedded into the eyelids, that produce an oil mixing into the tears. It can […]