Eye infection

An eye infection is a condition that occurs when bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses infect the eye. Some infections affect only one eye while others affect both. There are different kinds of eye infection, which are classified depending on the causes of the condition and the specific part of the eye that has been affected.

There is a new eye drop to protect your vision

Severe scarring on the surface of your cornea may lead to loss of sight. But don't worry, a new-found treatment will protect your eyes. Read on to know more about various eye infections.
New genes linked to blindness and other vision disorders identified

According to researchers, many of these genes are likely important in human vision and the results could help identify new causes of hereditary blindness in patients.
5 tips to avoid eye infection due to contact lens

Here are some tips that you must follow to keep away eye infections related to contact lens.
5 eye problems you should not ignore

They are an important, if not the most important, part of your body. And frankly speaking, you don't pay enough attention to your eye unless something major issue crops up. Here are some problems you need to pay attention to.
Contact lens may not be so cool and can cause rare eye infection, say doctors

Using reused eye contact lens can make you contract a deadly infection that can leave you blind. Make sure you consult a doctor before getting a new contact lens home.
Did you know? Patients with healthcare-associated infections may suffer emotional pain

HAIs are infections that patients get while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions, and many HAIs are preventable.
Know how to predict an eye disease

All you need to know about this new genetic markers
India free of infective trachoma: health minister JP Nadda

Infective Trachoma has been a leading cause of infectious blindness among children.
Your makeup could give you a stye and other eye infections

Find out which of your makeup habits are giving you that painful stye.
10 striking symptoms of viral conjunctivitis or pinkeye

Viral conjunctivitis is more common in India, but only few know about its wide range of symptoms. Have a look.
Why do we get sleep dust or eye mucus and is it healthy?

Dr Sanjay Verma tells you all you need to know about eye mucous.
Here's why you should NEVER soak contact lenses in water

Run out of lens cleaning solution? Read this before you use water.
6 reasons why your eyelashes break

Should you worry if your eyelashes fall without any rhyme or reason? Well yes, you should and we tell you why.
Priyanka Chopra cancels Diwali plans due to conjunctivitis
Can wearing dark glasses prevent conjunctivitis from spreading?

Most people with conjunctivitis feel that wearing dark glasses stops the spread of the infection, quite a false belief. Here's why.
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Symptoms of viral conjunctivitis include watery, red eyes with prickly sensation and pain

Viral conjunctivitis is on the rise these days due to change in weather. Here's how you can protect your eyes.
'Good bacteria' to battle 'bad bacteria' in eye infections

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