- Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection
Botulinum toxin side effects may include pain and tenderness at the injection site, headache, nausea and more.
- Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome can cause pain, blurred vision, redness, light sensitivity, and often makes reading unpleasant.
- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.
- Wind exposure
Long exposure to wind can cause painful skin, red skin, or dry skin.
- Contact lens use
Wearing contact lenses instead of glasses can sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, or infection.
- Rubbing eyelids
Rubbing your eyelids can make the skin on your eyelids look red and, over time, can cause then to thicken.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- 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.
- Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)
Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.
- Dry eyes
Symptoms of dry eyes include a gritty sensation, pain, light sensitivity, eye redness, burning, and stinging.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.
- Lazy eye
Lazy eye occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other.
- Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.
- Eye allergies
Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, can make your eyes itchy, red, and watery.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is caused by abnormal immune responses that weaken muscles, particularly of the face.
- Horner's syndrome
Horner syndrome is a rare condition that can cause a drooping eyelid, decreased sweating, and a small pupil.
- Floppy eyelid syndrome
With floppy eyelid syndrome one or both upper eyelids become droopy, rubbery, and flip inside out easily.
