Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, or the thin layer of membrane that protects your eye. Pink eye, which can make the white part of one or both of your eyes look red ...

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others). Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

While many conditions and diseases such as high blood pressure, early-stage cancer, and diabetes are not visually apparent in most people and can preserver for years before being discovered, other ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Blepharitis can cause a burning, sandy, or gritty sensation in one or both of your eyelids. Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, can make your eyelid and conjunctiva swollen. Home remedies for a ...

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In allergic conjunctivitis, these symptoms are usually present in both eyes (not always equally). See your ophthalmologist (a doctor and surgeon who is trained to treat eye conditions), optometrist ...

.Your New Jersey high schooler is probably getting pink eye. While the state doesn’t officially track conjunctivitis cases, spring is prime season. Allergies kick up with pollen and ragweed, and viral ...

Bacteria or viruses from feces may cause conjunctivitis if they come into contact with the eyes. Washing the hands regularly and before touching the eyes may help to prevent this. Touching the eyes ...

An eye infection can manifest as a host of signs that can cause discomfort and pain. Here are the symptoms that need your ...

Conjunctivitis can affect people of any age, including infants. While neonatal conjunctivitis is generally mild and easily treatable, some types can result in serious health complications for newborns ...