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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

Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve. Containing more than a million nerve fibers, the optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. This important nerve is responsible for carrying images to the brain. The optic nerve fibers make up a part of the retina that gives us [...]