- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.
- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Contact lens use
Wearing contact lenses instead of glasses can sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, or infection.
- Dry eyes
Symptoms of dry eyes include a gritty sensation, pain, light sensitivity, eye redness, burning, and stinging.
- Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which fluid builds up in your eye causing gradual vision loss.
- Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.
- Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose your central vision.
- Optic neuritis
Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, and causes blurred or dimmed vision and pain.
- Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment causes floaters in your vision, flashes of light, blind spots, loss of vision, and more.
- Diabetic eye disease
People with diabetes may develop diabetic eye disease, causing vision loss and even blindness.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.