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Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye causes redness and soreness of the conjunctiva and is responsible for 1% of all emergency visits to a hospital.

Investigations Reveal That Infections Due To Contact lens Could Cause Blindness

Investigations Reveal That Infections Due To Contact lens Could Cause Blindness

A new investigation warned people who wear contact lenses have been warned about a new fungus that can lead to blindness.

Reports Characterize Fungal Eye Infections Among Soft Contact Lens Wearers

Reports Characterize Fungal Eye Infections Among Soft Contact Lens Wearers

Fusarium, the fungus implicated in recent eye infections among soft contact lens wearers, is associated with an increasing number of cases of keratitis (corneal swelling and inflammation)

Contact Lens Care Products Results In Eye Infection

Contact Lens Care Products Results In Eye Infection

Bausch & Lomb Inc. is in serious trouble after an eye infection was detected in association with the use of one of its lens care products.

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Alarm Raised for Contact Lens Wearers

Alarm Raised for Contact Lens Wearers

The use of a Bausch & Lomb Inc's brand cleansing solution has been linked to a severe corneal fungal infection, which if left untreated can cause blindness.

Immune System Gets Boosted By Seasonal Allergies

Immune System Gets Boosted By Seasonal Allergies

Researchers have found that immune system gets boosted in people who are prone to seasonal allergies and it also helps to reduce the risk of brain cancer

New contact lens materials

New contact lens materials

According to researchers at the Southeastern Medical College at Dallas report that contact lenses, both rigid and soft, made from new hyper-oxygen

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Implantable Contact Lens Found Safe and Effective

Implantable Contact Lens Found Safe and Effective

A contact lens that is implanted permanently in the eye is safe and effective for treating nearsightedness. The device is intended to be an

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Eye Pain Symptom Evaluation

Eye Pain Symptom Evaluation

Eye pain usually follows trauma, eye infection or inflammation of the eye and the surrounding structures. The cause of eye pain can be diagnosed based on the type of pain and associated symptoms.

Pink Eye Symptom Evaluation

Pink Eye Symptom Evaluation

Pink eye, is the redness in the eye, which is caused due to inflammation of the conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the lining that covers the eyelid and eye surface.

Symptom Evaluation of Watery Eyes

Symptom Evaluation of Watery Eyes

Do your eyes water? Are you experiencing excessive tear production? Prevent persistent tearing as these signs may not be just due to conjunctivitis.

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Neonatal conjunctivitis occurs in newborn babies during the first month of birth. It can be caused by bacteria, virus or under aseptic conditions.