Blepharitis is the medical term for an inflammation of the eyelids. There are two basic forms, called anterior blepharitis and posterior blepharitis. The condition is typically caused by bacterial overpopulation on the eyelid skin areas and

Dry eye is an uncomfortable and potentially harmful condition in which the eye fails to produce enough tears. This vital substance does much more than just lubricate the eyes. Tears also safely wash away foreign bodies and contain an antiba

The cornea is a clear section of tissue within the eye, located at the front and covering the iris, that allows light to filter through the eye. Also known as keratitis, a corneal ulcer occurs when the cornea has an open sore. It is the res