Determining conjunctivitis is far easier than pronouncing it. It is nearly as difficult as Jim Kokkinakis! The name may sound so complicated but it is actually what most people call as, “pink eye”. This eye ailment is experienced once the conjunctiva becomes swollen and red. The conjunctiva is the outermost part of the eye, which [...]
The primary causes of viral conjunctivitis are respiratory droplets that are airborne or via direct transfer from a person’s finger to the eyelid’s conjunctivital area. There will be an initial period wherein the virus incubates and this could last around 5 to 12 days. After this incubation period, the patient will experience watery discharge, follicle [...]
Yes ! Advances in the manufacture and properties of contact lenses mean that today wearers have three basic decisions to take: How often to replace: Daily Disposable – new lens used every time Disposable – lasting up to two weeks Frequently replaced – up to three months Traditional re-usable –replaced after 12 months [...]
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition where the conjunctiva is swollen and infected. The conjunctiva is the membrane that lines the eyelids. This condition is also characterized by redness of the eye which led some people to call it as pink eye. In rare instances, conjunctivitis may be transmitted sexually. One such instance is [...]
Most people are familiar with conjunctivitis as a common eye condition that involves the inflammation and infection of the conjunctiva or the membrane lining the eyelids. Some people know it as pink eye because it involves redness of the eye. However, very few people know that conjunctivitis may also be sexually transmitted. Here is a [...]
Wearing contact lenses is convenient. It makes you more mobile and it allows you to engage in more physical activities like sports. However, it also comes with concomitant risks. If you do decide to wear contact lenses, you should familiarize yourself with the risks that you might suffer from certain eye conditions. You should note [...]
