It's helpful to know that only infectious conjunctivitis (meaning pink eye caused by viruses or bacteria) is contagious.
Trachoma is caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which is spread through contact with the eyes or ...
Dealing with red, itchy eyelids? The culprit could be a common mite. This article is sponsored by XDEMVY. Dr. Watson is a ...
Yet, they are often taken for granted until problems arise. Ocular diseases, ranging from glaucoma to infections, can creep in silently, with little to no warning, and can lead to irreversible ...
After up to five days of fever, patients begin to suffer damage to their blood vessels, which can cause internal bleeding, ...
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP) had correlations with symptoms and signs of dry eye disease.
A research team at the University of Iowa has identified the role of key genes and ultraviolet light in a common eye disease.
At-home eye tests using AI and a smartphone accurately detect pediatric myopia, strabismus, and ptosis, enabling early ...
January is national Glaucoma Awareness Month which means a new year’s vision should start with a routine eye exam.
Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness. The ...