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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a group of conditions that affect individuals’ sexual health and are primarily acquired through sexual contact. All STIs can present different symptoms and manifestations with varying degrees of severity...

Contact lenses are a popular option for many who prefer the option over glasses or having laser surgery. Contacts have been around for nearly one hundred years but have gained popularity in the last few decades as the costs have decreased, the ease of use has improved...

Allergies occur when our body’s immune system overreacts to environmental substances that it sees as a potential threat. Regardless of the allergen, the response can cause various uncomfortable symptoms in different body parts...

Contact lenses are a popular option for many who prefer the option over glasses or having laser surgery. Contacts have been around for nearly one hundred years but have gained popularity in the last few decades as the costs have decreased...

Polarized sunglasses are a special type of sunglasses that have lenses that filter light in a specific way – through polarization. This type of light filtering can provide the clearest, sharpest vision without excess glare or reflections...

One of the most frightening eye conditions is when the eyes become bloody red. Often times, this is due to a condition known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The clear mucus lining over the white of the eye is called the conjunctiva and has many small blood vessels beneath it...

Glaucoma is one of the most well-known eye conditions and affects many people. This condition is progressive and chronic in nature. Currently, there is no true cure for glaucoma but there are many treatments available to help reduce the progression and damage...

For many eye drops, there are generic eye drops available in place of the branded or trade-name eye drops. These medications are subjected to the same degree of scrutiny by the FDA for approval but often cost the patient much less. In many cases, the doctor will allow substitutions of a generic medication in place of the branded medication.

An OCT, or optical coherence tomographer, is a special instrument that is frequently used by eye doctors. This instrument allows a laser to perform a cross-section scan of the retina or optic nerve in the back of the eye...

Viral conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is one of the most common eye infections. This typically results in a red, watery, but not painful eye that may switch to the other eye or be spread among family members.