A cervical cancer drug may elevate the risk of developing ocular surface disease, such as conjunctival scarring and infectious keratitis.

Wearing contact lenses the wrong way can harm your eyes. This may lead to infections like microbial keratitis, corneal ulcers ...

When managing an irritated cornea, choosing among fortified antibiotics, oral antivirals, anti-inflammatories or combination ...

It has been predicted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology that over the next 30 years, there will be a sharp rise in ...

Years ago, a young patient's mother told Emily McCourt, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of ...

Methods: This was a prospective case series of seven eyes with fungal keratitis with anterior chamber involvement or a corneal ulcer refractory to conventional topical treatment. In addition to ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ...

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some ...

An untreated yeast infection that persists for too long, can lead to complications that require medical attention. These include painful sores, infertility, or even a potentially deadly bloodstream ...

Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, can cause a stuffy or runny nose, a decreased sense of smell, and other symptoms. You can usually manage the symptoms at home with a decongestant. The sinuses are ...

It might sound silly, but my under-eye area is where I can feel dryness the most, and eye creams and masks save my skin time and time again. As with any beauty product, there are always a few ...