The conjunctiva is a layer of pink tissue that overlays the eye and the inside of each eyelid. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, sometimes referred to as pinkeye. It is a very ...

The rainy season brings relief from the heat but also increases the risk of eye infections. Learn about five common monsoon ...

Bacterial Conjunctivitis Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by species of staphylococcus and streptococcus. Haemophilus influenzae, pseudomonas species, and E. coli may also cause cause ...

Viral or bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) can spread from dogs to humans, though it is not common. Allergic conjunctivitis cannot spread from dogs to people or from one person to another person.

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 ...

Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when a person’s eyes come into contact with an allergen. The eye becomes sore and inflamed. Symptoms occur because the overreacting immune system makes the body release ...

Conjunctivitis is a contagious eye infection which causes redness in eyesiStock Conjunctivitis is a condition which is caused by inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and ...

Editor’s note: This article, originally published on May 6, 2011, has been republished to include website enhancements. Making a definitive diagnosis for a pediatric patient presenting with ...

The monsoon offers relief from summer heat but also fosters the spread of diseases, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye). Outbreaks rise during this season as humidity and crowding make viral infections ...

Top eye specialists answer parents' most common questions on children's eye care, monsoon infections, screen time, vision ...

Conjunctivitis is an eye disease that has been described since antiquity. Ancient Roman oculists, the eye physicians of the time, prescribed remedies such as vinegar lotions and copper oxide for its ...