Apr 26
Eye problems
Runny eyes can have many causes. There are the respiratory viruses; there may be irritation from dust or other particles; orthere may be a blockage in the ducts that drain the eye into the nasal cavity.
Conjunctivitis is a condition in which watering of the eyes is accompanied by inflammation of the delicate membrane that protects the outside of the eyeball and lines the eyelids. The membrane becomes reddened and puffy, and the watering may develop into a thick, mucous discharge. Conjunctivitis may be the result of an allergy or caused by soap, fumes, aerosols and other irritants. In serious cases the cornea may become clouded, with pus developing behind it. (more…)
