eyelids

Heavy Eyes, Eyelids – Causes of Heaviness in Eye Area

A sensation of heaviness in the eyes or eyelids is usually a sign of fatigue. Sometimes it is the eyes that are specifically tired which overlaps with eyestrain. At other times generalized fatigue from prolonged waking hours and strenuous activities may also cause a heavy feeling in the eyes or eyelids. Most people will >> Read More ...

Abnormal Eye Blinking (Excessive, Infrequent) Causes, Remedies

Most of us blink about 3 to 4 times a minute on average although there are times where we tend to blink more or less frequently for short periods of time.When blinking is either excessive or infrequent for prolonged periods of time then it is considered abnormal and needs to be investigated. These abnormalities may be due >> Read More ...

Stye (Hordeolum) Causes, Pictures, Treatment, Remedies

Most of us have suffered with a stye at some time in our life. For some people it is common occurrence. Styes are usually not serious and  lasts for a few days to one to two weeks at most. There are numerous purported cures for styes with home remedies, including spices, herbs and even rubbing the stye with a gold ring. >> Read More ...

Dark Eyelids Causes, Remedies and Treatment

The eyelids are folds of very thin skin. In fact the skin that make up the eyelids are the thinnest in the body, second only to some areas of the genitalia. Like skin elsewhere on the body, the color of the eyelids are determined by the distribution of the natural skin pigment known as melanin. This pigment is produced by >> Read More ...

Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The eyelids have different types of glands. The meibomian glands secrete and oily substance which is one of the components of tears. Another gland in the eyelid is the Zeis glands which secrete an oily reside from the hair follicles that comprise the eyelashes. When the meibomian glands and Zeis glands become blocked it >> Read More ...

Facts About Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift Surgery)

Whether it is a sagging upper eyelid or drooping and puffy lower lids, we would all like to restore our eyelids to their original youthful glory. The fact is that these age-related changes of the eyelids alters the appearance of the eyes and causes us to look older than we would like to appear. Fortunately cosmetic surgery >> Read More ...

How To Treat Sleepy Eyes With Simple Remedies

The appearance of human eyes differs significantly among people and it is not just the shape and size. The eyelids and orbit also contribute to the overall look of the eyes. Some people have a natural “sleepy” appearance of the eyes and it is largely due to the the eyelids, particularly the upper eyelid.  >> Read More ...

Ways To Ease Heavy Eyelids When Tired

Our body can only sustain activity for a certain period of time in a day before it needs to “recharge” with a restful sleep. One of the ways that you know that is time to rest is when the eyelids becoming “heavy”. This is a common way to describe the difficulty in keeping the eyelids open. The >> Read More ...

Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis)

The eyelids are protective flaps that shield the eyes. It also helps to spread out tears over the eye. The eyelids are delicate yet effective shielding structures and is made up of several layers. It is covered by skin with the inside lined by a continuation of the conjunctiva known as the palpebral conjunctiva. Underneath >> Read More ...

Eye Pain and Painful Eye Socket Causes, Pictures, Other Symptoms

The eye is a highly sensitive organ to light, pressure and other sensations like itching and pain. Since it is exposed to the environment and lacks the protection of skin, apart from the eyelids, the eyes are prone to injury and diseases. Its location and closeness to several other highly sensitive structures may also be a >> Read More ...
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