by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Aug 22, 2025 | Allergies, Conjunctiva
What is the Difference Between Eye Allergies and Conjunctivitis Eye allergies and conjunctivitis are two common conditions that affect the conjunctiva, which is the thin tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Both conditions can...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Apr 3, 2025 | Allergies, Conjunctiva, Eye Disease
Understanding the Difference Between Conjunctivitis and Pink Eye Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Although the terms...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jan 13, 2025 | Conjunctiva, Dry Eye, Eye Disease
What Causes My Eye to Hurt During Blinking? Experiencing eye pain during blinking is a common symptom that can result from various underlying conditions. This pain can vary in intensity and may affect one or both eyes. Understanding the potential causes of this...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Oct 11, 2023 | Conjunctiva
Discovering blood pooling in the white of your eye can be quite alarming at first glance. It can give the appearance of a severe eye problem and cause significant worry. However, in the majority of cases, this occurrence is known as a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage,...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Oct 28, 2020 | Conjunctiva
Allergic reactions can occur throughout various parts of the body. Whether it is a reaction that causes closing of the airways or a rash on the skin, all allergic reactions are responses from the body. In the eyes, a common allergic reaction is referred to as allergic...
