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

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

The European Commission has approved SIFI's Akantior as the first therapy anywhere in the world for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), an ultra-rare parasitic infection that can lead to blindness.

Contaminants like Acanthamoeba thrive in water and can latch onto lenses, leading to serious infections. To protect your eyes, remove your lenses before engaging in water-related activities ...

Changing to dailies is worth considering: One study found that people who wear reusable contact lenses are about four times more at risk of developing acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare eye infection ...

Jumping in the shower is meant to leave us feeling fresh, clean and invigorated. Many of us spend hours a week scrubbing, buffing and enjoying a hot shower to invigorate us in the morning or send ...

A research team from the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, China, has developed a novel biocompatible nanoadhesive for ...

A pathogen for bird pink eye remains viable on bird feeders in winter conditions much longer than in summer conditions ...

The legendary musician, 77, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left. But despite being unable to experience some of his ...

Ally’s latest jewelry ad, centered on doomed lovers in movies, comes poorly timed, debuting just as the Heart Eyes Killer resurfaces in Seattle to snuff out couples in love. Facing public ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection. That's equivalent to one in ...

Despite the protection of masks, the constant exposure to thick fumes and dust has led to severe health issues — from breathing difficulties to throat infections and from burning eyes to chronic ...