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Is Pink Eye Contagious? The redness of the white part of the eye due to viral or bacterial infection is called pink eye or conjunctivitis. It is a contagious disease. Though the redness can also be due to allergens or foreign materials they are not contagious. The most common type of conjunctivitis is caused by virus ( enterovirus 70, coxsackievirus A24, and adenoviruses) and bacteria (Staphylococcus species) and the pink eye is highly contiguous and can be transmitted even after the 10
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Overview of Pink Eye Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye is a common eye problem characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva – the thin, transparent tissue that covers the front of the eye and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. It can affect all age groups from infants to adults. The redness caused is irritating but it does not have any impact on your vision. Pink eyes are mostly due to viral infection, but they can also be bacterial, allergic, or sometimes
27.09.2023
What is Eye Cancer? Eye cancer is a rare but debilitating disorder. Eye cancer can be primary, which means it begins in the eye, or secondary, which spreads to the eye from elsewhere in the body. Typically eye cancer is uncommon. The two most common forms of eye cancer are intraocular melanoma and lymphoma. Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular tumor is the most common tumor in childhood. Types of eye cancers Eye cancer can start in different parts of the eyes. It can
14.09.2023
Types of Eye Cosmetic Surgery: From Aesthetics to Vision Correction Our eyes are not merely windows to the world they are also reflections of our emotions and inner selves. However, as we age, the delicate skin around our eyes begins to show symptoms of aging, and some aesthetic concerns occur, affecting our sense of self-worth and self-confidence. This is when cosmetic eye surgery’s transforming power comes into play. What is Cosmetic eye surgery? Cosmetic eye surgery, also known as oculoplastic surgery or eye
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Exploring the Key Causes of Vision Impairment Worldwide, over 2.2 billion individuals are affected by vision impairment, with approximately 1 billion of them having a preventable or unaddressed vision problem. In India, over 25% of people aged 50 years and above experience visual impairment, with a prevalence of blindness among them recorded at 1.99%. To address this critical issue, India has put in place a comprehensive set of policies known as the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment
08.08.2023
What is Hypertension? Hypertension or simply high blood pressure is a medical condition when the pressure of the blood is relatively high in arteries. It is a prevailing health issue and has impacted a large mass of people worldwide. Blood Pressure (BP) is measured in two numbers: systolic pressure (the top number) and diastolic pressure (the bottom number). Normal blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is known as the “silent killer” since it usually does not generate visible signs at