by S. Jafar Hasan, M.D.

Conjunctivitis (commonly called "pink eye") is a condition where the eyes look pink or red. This may be associated with a yellowish or greenish discharge. Other symptoms may include mild swelling of the lids, tearing, and irritation.

What causes conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis in children ... Continue reading What is Conjunctivitis?

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(NAPSI)-Department store and drugstore makeup aisles are filled with a tempting array of makeup colors and products for the eyes. But knowing how to apply and remove eye makeup properly will not only make your eyes beautiful; it will also protect your vision as well.

"Makeup is a part of many women's everyday routine, but they should be aware that ... Continue reading Keep Your Eyes Beautiful With Safe Makeup Tips

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Millions of Americans may be putting their eyes at serious risk every day by not using proper hygiene in caring for their contact lenses, a new survey reveals.

The survey, conducted by leading market research company Synovate, found that while contact lenses remain one of the safest forms of vision correction, contact lens wearers need to beef up their lens-handling re ... Continue reading Survey: Americans' Dirty Contact Lens Habits

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