Eye Twitching
Eye twitching is caused by a variety of triggers, including stress, fatigue, eye strain, caffeine dry eyes, allergies and nutritional balances. Most eye twitching is benign, but can be an indicator of a bigger problem. Be sure to let your doctor know if you encounter this issue often.
Sleep in Your Eyes
Eye discharge, or “sleep”, in your eyes is a combination of mucus, oil and debris that accumulates in the corner of your eye while you sleep. This is your eye’s way of removing waste and potentially harmful items from your eye. This is normal, but excessive discharge can be a sign of conditions like conjunctivitis, dry eye and eye infections.
Stye
A stye is a clogged, infected meibomian gland. Meibomian glands line your eyelid margins on the top and lower eyelids, and are responsible for creating the oil that keeps your eye confortable. It can be painful and requires treatment with medication and compresses.
Swollen Eyelids
Eyelids can become swollen for a number of reasons. Styes, chalazia, infections and blepharitis can cause swollen eyelids, as well as allergies or injury. The treatment of this symptom depends on the cause.