Itchy and irritated eyes are uncomfortable and make even the simplest task a chore. But when your eyes feel dry, red, or watery, how do you know what it is? Is it dry eyes syndrome or eye allergies? The problem is, their symptoms may overlap while these conditions have different causes and treatments. Eye doctors … Read more
Are your eyes burning? Do they suddenly feel red and puffy? There can be a number of reasons why you suddenly feel this painful sensation in your eyes. Burning can happen due to pain or itching, or it can happen all on its own. As a leading eye doctor in Orange County, Dr. Ghosheh can … Read more
Have you ever woken up and walked over to the mirror only to find that your eyes are completely bloodshot? If so, you are not alone. While many attribute blood shot ideas to drug use, there are actually a variety of reasons aside from that which can cause your eyes to look red and irritated … Read more
When the whites of your eyes look red and irritated, what do you do? Many people reach for lubricating eye drops. Though these may be a temporary salve, bloodshot eyes may require serious consideration, and may even require a call to your Orange County eye doctor. Your eyes get red when tiny blood vessels on … Read more
The severity of dry eyes differs from person to person, but the problem is a common one and happens when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or produce poor quality tears. Dry eyes can cause those peepers to be very uncomfortable and may produce burning or stinging. Some experience the symptoms of dry eyes in … Read more
Allergies can affect the body in a variety of different ways, but it seems that the eyes take quite the beating when it comes to allergies. The most common types of allergens include pollen, dust (and dust mites), wasp and bee stings, mold, pet dander and even some chemicals found around the house. In addition … Read more
Red eyes are easy to detect because the eyes will look very swollen and feel itchy, uncomfortable, watery, and, occasionally, full of discharge. The bloodshot look of red eyes often comes from the bursting of blood vessels in the eye. A few common reasons for red eyes are the aforementioned broken blood vessels, inflamed eyelids, … Read more
Allergies and Your Eyes Eye allergies often occur in cases of seasonal allergies. If red, itchy, watery eyes and swollen eyelids accompany sneezing and a runny nose, you may be experiencing eye allergies. In some instances, eye allergies can cause pink eye or conjunctivitis and other eye infections. Causes of Eye Allergies The substance that … Read more