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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) is a common eye ailment that has affected many of us. It is caused by an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva. Pink eye usually is brought about by either bacterial, viral, or numerous allergic factors. Although pink eye is not a serious eyedisease, the bacterial causes need to be treated because [...]

Glaucoma Diagnosed

How is glaucoma diagnosed?
Individuals at high risk for glaucoma should have a dilated pupil eye examination at least every two years. Eye doctors use several tests to detect glaucoma; these tests include:

Tonometry measures the pressure inside the eye. Examples of tonometers include: 1) The air puff or noncontact tonometer emits a puff of air. Eye [...]