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Symptoms and Treatment Your eye may feel irritated by the sensation of having something in your eye. Other symptoms include: redness tearing , and sensitivity to bright light Eyelashes that rub against the cornea for a long time can cause a  corneal abrasion  or even a  corneal ulcer . How is trichiasis treated? Other surgical treatments include: Electrolysis . This process uses electricity to permanently remove hair. While effective, electrolysis is time-consuming and can be painful. Cryosurgery . This removes the lashes and follicles by freezing them. Cryosurgery is effective but has the potential for complications. Your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery to reposition the eyelashes. This can be the case if your trichiasis is due to epiblepharon.

A   stye , also known as a   hordeolum , is a bacterial infection of an   oil gland   in the   eyelid . The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected. Signs and symptoms Stye of the upper eyelid 8-year-old boy with an external hordeolum of lower lid The first sign of a stye is a small, yellowish spot at the center of the bump that develops as  pus  and expands in the area. [7] Other stye symptoms may include: A lump on the top or bottom  eyelid Localized swelling of the eyelid Localized  pain Redness Tenderness Crusting of the eyelid margins Burning in the eye Droopiness of the eyelid Scratchy sensation on the  eyeball  (itching) Blurred vision Mucous discharge in the eye Irritation of the eye [8] Light sensitivity Tearing Discomfort during blinking [9] Sensation of a foreign body in the eye Complications [ edit ] chalazion   lid deformity or lid  fistula . Larg...

A rare form of eye cancer, retinoblastoma is the most common form of cancer affecting the eye in children. Retinoblastoma may occur in one or both eyes. Symptoms Eye swelling A white color in the center circle of the eye (pupil) when light is shone in the eye, such as when taking a flash photograph Eyes that appear to be looking in different directions Eye redness Causes Autosomal dominant inheritance pattern Open pop-up dialog box Retinoblastoma occurs when nerve cells in the retina develop genetic mutations. These mutations cause the cells to continue growing and multiplying when healthy cells would die. This accumulating mass of cells forms a tumor. Retinoblastoma cells can invade further into the eye and nearby structures. Retinoblastoma can also spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body, including the brain and spine. In the majority of cases, it's not clear what causes the genetic mutations that lead to retinoblastoma. However, it's possibl...

Ortho-K And Corneal Refractive Therapy: Overnight Contacts To Correct Myopia Wouldn't it be great if you could correct your eyesight and reduce your dependence on  glasses  or  contact lenses  — without having to undergo eye surgery? It might sound far-fetched, but it's a reality for many people. It's called orthokeratology, or ortho-k. Here are the top 10 things you should know about orthokeratology: 1. What Is Ortho-K? Ortho-k lenses are prescribed for two purposes: To correct refractive errors (primarily  nearsightedness , but also  astigmatism  and  hyperopia ). In some cases, ortho-k also is used to correct  presbyopia . To slow the progression of childhood myopia. ( Read more about myopia control. ) Ortho-k lenses are also called "corneal reshaping contact lenses" or "overnight contact lenses to correct or control myopia." One specific brand of ortho-k lenses and fitting technique is Bausch + Lomb's Vision Shaping T...

Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Symptoms You might not have symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. As the condition progresses, diabetic retinopathy symptoms may include: Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters) Blurred vision Fluctuating vision Impaired color vision Dark or empty areas in your vision Vision loss Causes Diabetic retinopathy Open pop-up dialog box Over time, too much sugar in your blood can lead to the blockage of the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, cutting off its blood supply. As a result, the eye attempts to grow new blood vessels. But these new blood vessels don't develop properly and can leak easily. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy: Early diabetic retinopathy. Advanced diabetic retinop...

Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It affects the middle layer of tissue in the eye wall (uvea). Possible causes of uveitis are infection, injury, or an autoimmune or inflammatory disease. Many times a cause can't be identified. Uveitis can be serious, leading to permanent vision loss. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent the complications of uveitis. Symptoms Eye with uvea Open pop-up dialog box Eye redness Eye pain Light sensitivity Blurred vision Dark, floating spots in your field of vision (floaters) Decreased vision Symptoms may occur suddenly and get worse quickly, though in some cases, they develop gradually. They may affect one or both eyes.  The type of uveitis you have depends on which part or parts of the eye are inflamed: Iritis (anterior uveitis) affects the front of your eye and is the most common type. Cyclitis (intermediate uveitis) affects the ciliary body. Choroiditis and retinitis (posterior uveitis) affec...

What is allergic conjunctivitis? When your eyes are exposed to substances like  pollen  or  mold spores , they may become  red ,  itchy , and  watery . These are symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is an  eye inflammation  caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollen or mold spores. Acute allergic conjunctivitis Chronic allergic conjunctivitis What causes allergic conjunctivitis? household dust pollen from trees and grass mold spores animal dander chemical scents such as household detergents or perfume Contacts lenses / solutions Drugs induced (Gentamicin) What are the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis? Red, itchy, watery, and burning eyes are common symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. You may also wake up in the morning with puffy eyes How is allergic conjunctivitis treated? Home care close windows when the pollen count is high keep your home dus...