Accessibility View MENU LOCATION CONTACT LENS STORE 775-329-1331 Home > Articles > Eye Symptoms Vision, one of our five senses, is perhaps the most relied upon in our daily lives. For this reason, eye health is essential. Vision is one of the most delicate systems in the human body, so any unusual symptoms or sensations should be brought to the attention of an eye care professional immediately to ensure proper treatment and continued function. The following common eye symptoms are a few which may require a visit to and an examination by your eye care professional. Dry Eye Category: Eye Symptoms Sometimes your eyes don’t make enough tears or the tears evaporate too fast because they don’t have the right amount of compounds in them. This is called dry eye. Up to 5% of Americans complain of some form of dry eye. Individuals who wear contact lenses or have undergone LASIK or other types of Read more Eye Pain Category: Eye Symptoms Eye pain is not normal and should always be checked by your eye care professional. It is especially urgent if the pain comes with any of the following symptoms: The pain is intense and sudden. Your eye is injured or is being irritated by a foreign object. The pain comes with sensitivity to light Read more Eye Twitching Category: Eye Symptoms Few eye issues are as simultaneously subtle and annoying as a twitch that comes on suddenly and/or recurs frequently. A twitching eyelid may not appear visible to the people around you at all, but it can make you feel highly self-conscious and drive you to search for the cause and the cure. Unfortunately, Read more Flashers and Floaters Category: Eye Symptoms Many people experience small, dark, cobwebby shapes drifting across their field of vision. These floaters are especially common as people age. Flashes, a similar phenomenon, are quick flickers of light. Both are usually harmless, but, occasionally, can be a sign of serious eye troubles. Causes Vitreous Read more Photophobia Category: Eye Symptoms Do you find yourself squinting or closing your eyes in bright light? It could be photophobia or acute light sensitivity. Eyes are designed to respond to light, but certain conditions can create light sensitivity. Exposure to sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light and other bright light sources Read more Ptosis Category: Eye Symptoms Ptosis (TOE-sis) refers to an upper eyelid that droops and can occur in children or adults. The droop may be hardly visible, or it could cover the entire pupil. Depending on the severity of the droop, it could interfere with vision. People with ptosis may try to lift the eyelids or tilt their heads back Read more Red Eye Category: Eye Symptoms The redness associated with “red eye” is usually caused by dilated or swollen blood vessels. As a result, the surface of the eye looks bloodshot. In contrast to vision problems or pain in the eye, red eye is often less of a concern. However, there are times when red eye may be a sign of a more serious Read more Sleep in the Eyes (Eye Discharge) Category: Eye Symptoms Sometimes referred to as "sleep" or eye matter, eye discharge that appears in normal consistency upon waking is a typical part of your body's defense mechanisms, protecting your eyes from bacteria or other irritants. Eye discharge that appears in abnormal consistency, color, or quantities might be a Read more Swollen Eyelids Category: Eye Symptoms Swollen eyelids are a fairly common eye condition caused by inflammation or excess fluid in the connective tissues surrounding the eye. Depending on the cause, swollen eyelids can be painful or not painful and affect the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both. Swollen eyes can be caused by many different Read more Tearing Category: Eye Symptoms Suffering from watery eyes, also known as tearing, or epiphora, is a condition that happens when the eyes make too many tears or produce them constantly. There are many causes of excessive tearing, but only a few are signs of more serious conditions. Causes of Excessive Tearing One of two things often Read more CATEGORIES Eyeglasses Common Eye Conditions Contact Lenses Eye Diseases Eye Symptoms Glasses How the Eyes Work Pediatric Vision Protecting Your Eyes Visual Rehabilitation Vision Problems What is Vision Therapy Vision Therapy Programs We Can Help With Newsletters NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Sign up for more articles LOCATION Find us on the map 118 California Ave, Reno, NV, 89509, US × + − Leaflet | Map data provided by Internet Brands HOURS OF OPERATION Our Regular Schedule Monday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Tuesday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Friday: 7:15 am-5:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed COPYRIGHT © 2021 MH SUB I, LLC DBA IMATRIX. ADMIN LOG IN SITE MAP