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New research that sheds light on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections is underway at Wayne State ...

If you or your child has pink eye, you may be tempted to rush to the doctor right away. But you might not have to. Allergies, viruses, and bacteria can cause pink eye, also called conjunctivitis. It ...

Eye pain can be caused by a wide range of things, most of which are totally treatable. Here's what to know and when to see a doctor. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ocular tuberculosis is a rare eye infection due to the same bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in your lungs. Symptoms are similar to other eye infections. It’s curable, and getting treatment can ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

Trachoma is a stark reminder that even a “simple” bacterial infection can have life-altering consequences if left unchecked.

Pink eye is never fun to deal with, but health experts warn against taking unqualified medical advice in an attempt to cure it faster. "It’s understandable to want to get rid of pink eye as quickly as ...