Symptoms

Discover the reasons behind excessive blinking in children and adults. Learn about different causes, symptoms and treatments in our informative guide.

Find out why your eyes might feel itchy, how to relieve irritation at home and prevent flare-ups, and when you should see a doctor for treatment.

If you feel pressure behind your eyes, it could be from a headache, sinus problem or other condition. Learn when it’s time to see the doctor.

Phosphenes (seeing stars) are lights and colors that result from internal stimulation of the eye rather than external light.

What eye floaters are and when spots need medical attention.

Tired eyes are a common result of extended eye strain, like staring at a screen all day or driving long distances. Taking breaks can ease eye strain.

Find out what could be causing that gritty feeling in your eyes, and ways to calm irritation.

Halos can appear around lights when you look directly at them. Causes of halos can be minor, like outdated vision prescriptions, or serious, like cataracts.

Common causes of eye irritation and when it may signal a bigger issue.

Tunnel vision is a loss of peripheral vision so you can only see objects directly in front of you. Find out what causes tunnel vision and what (if anything) you can do about it.

Learn all about the visual symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) and causes, treatments with neuro-optometric vision rehabilitation therapy.

Are your eyes starting to look yellow? Learn what causes yellow eyes, how they’re treated and when you need to see an eye doctor.

Do you have glassy eyes? To get to the bottom of the eye or health issue causing this common symptom, see your eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Learn what can cause the eyes to look like raccoon eyes besides dark circles and makeup — and when to see a doctor about it.

Did you know a break from digital screens might relieve your watery eyes? Learn more about the common causes of watery eyes and treatments.

Seeing flashes of light is a symptom of many different conditions. Learn when to see an eye doctor to find the cause and get treatment right away.

Learn to identify 10 key warning signs of age-related eye problems, when to see an eye doctor, and how to protect your vision as you get older.

Eyelid pain is a common issue that can arise from a variety of factors. Learn what conditions can cause sore eyelids and how they are treated.

Dry eyelids are a common problem that can be caused by exposure, lifestyle choices, or underlying conditions. Learn what to look for and how to treat it.

Eyelid inflammation is redness and swelling of the eyelid that can be caused by infection, irritation, or injury. DIscomfort can range from a mild burning sensation to significant pain.

Learn about common eye disorders and conditions, and the symptoms that often go along with them.

Have an eye or vision problem? Find out what conditions and diseases could be causing your symptom with this handy reference.

Starbursts can appear around bright lights, usually at night, when certain vision conditions or treatments change the way light enters the eyes.

Having a blue tint in white part of the eye (sclera) can be caused by poor collagen production, or may be a side effect of medication.

An aura is a group of sensory disturbances that can act together or separately as a warning sign for a stroke or migraine. Vision may be temporarily impacted by an aura.

Sunken eyes, or enophthalmos, is a sign of trouble in the eye socket. Find out what causes sunken eyes and how doctors treat the condition.

Learn about what might be causing you eye pain when you blink, some ways to treat it at home and when to see an eye doctor.

Periorbital edema, or swelling around the eye, has many causes. Most of the time, it’s not serious. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

A visual hallucination is seeing something that is not physically there. Learn what causes visual hallucinations and the most common types.