Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common type of pink eye, caused by bacteria that infects the eye through various sources of contamination. The bacteria can be spread through contact with an infected individual, exposure to contaminated surfaces or through other means...
Allergy season is upon us once again and it is even more important now to understand symptoms and seek treatment. In the months of August and September, we see a lot of red, itchy and teary eyes. This happens because...
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the conjunctiva (transparent layer covering the eye). This inflammation may be caused by bacteria, fungus, allergies or viruses. Pink eye is generally very infectious, because we rub our eyes, and touch surfaces, which...
Decongestants These are drops that are meant to make your eyes “whiter”. The most popular here is Eye gene. It’s important to remember that these drops simply make your blood vessels thinner, therefore making your eyes less red. They do...
Taking good care of your lenses is taking good care of your eyes. It’s important to keep an accurate schedule, so you can dispose of your lenses when you need to. If you wake up with crusts on your lashes,...