Keratoconjunctivitis, when a person contracts keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) and conjunctivitis (infection or swelling in your conjunctiva) at the same time, is a highly contagious infection. Find out how to prevent the spread of it in your practice.

Today, there are an estimated 300 million people who suffer from color vision deficiency (CVD). How prevalent is the condition? Impacting more men than women,

Understanding the common glaucoma risk factors is critical and can be used to help protect your patients’ vision. If left unchecked and untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. In f

Corneal edema refers to the swelling of one or multiple layers of the cornea. Corneal swelling is a common condition that can affect anyone but is frequently seen in people over the

A pinguecula is a yellowish, noncancerous mass that grows on the side of the eye nearest to the nose. Too much UV exposure can increase the likelihood of developing a pinguecula. 

In fact, those who live closest to the equator—in areas where the sun is most intense—are more likely to

Episcleritis is a relatively common type of red-eye caused by the inflammation of the episcleral tissues. This condition usually impacts women more than men and young adults. While episcleritis is usually not a sign of another disease, it tends to occur in those who suffer from body-wide inflammatory