Viral conjunctivitis
Discover the causes and symptoms of viral conjunctivitis, learn how it affects eye comfort, and find out ways to manage this common ocular infection.
Watery eyes, or excessive tearing, can be caused by allergies, infections, or blockages in the tear ducts. While it might seem counterintuitive, watery eyes can also be a response to dry eye conditions, as the body tries to compensate for the lack of moisture. Identifying and treating the underlying cause is key to managing this condition.
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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 […]