- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.
- Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome can cause pain, blurred vision, redness, light sensitivity, and often makes reading unpleasant.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Wind exposure
Long exposure to wind can cause painful skin, red skin, or dry skin.
- Rubbing eyelids
Rubbing your eyelids can make the skin on your eyelids look red and, over time, can cause then to thicken.
- Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that most often causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, causes redness, irritation; and itchy, crusty eyelids.
- Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.
- Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment causes floaters in your vision, flashes of light, blind spots, loss of vision, and more.
- Ocular migraine
Ocular migraine usually refers to a type of migraine that can cause temporary blindness in one eye.
- Optic neuritis
Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve, and causes blurred or dimmed vision and pain.
- Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.
- Eye allergies
Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, can make your eyes itchy, red, and watery.
- Methanol poisoning
The symptoms of methanol poisoning include trouble breathing, blindness, headache, dizziness, and more.
- Brain tumor
Primary brain tumors are often benign but can cause seizures, ongoing headaches, or loss of coordination.
- Brain infection
A brain infection is inflammation of the brain or spinal cord and can cause nausea, fever, seizures and more.
