Results from a phase 1/2 clinical trial of a novel stem cell treatment for cornea injuries found 14 patients treated and tracked for 18 months had a more than 90% success rate at restoring the ...

The eye drops didn't help, however, and eventually she was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). According to Cleveland Clinic, AK is 'a rare parasitic eye infection from a certain type of ...

Maureen Cronin, a New York lifeguard, nearly lost her vision in one eye after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis by wearing contact lenses while swimming. Initially misdiagnosed, she later ...

Dealing with dry eyes? We consulted with ophthalmologists and optometrists to find the best over-the-counter eye drops to offer relief from eye dryness, itching and more. If you're suffering from ...

It was only when Maureen visited an ophthalmologist in August that she was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) - a rare parasitic eye infection. The NHS defines AK as an infection affecting the ...

DOCTORS found parasites burrowed into a woman's cornea after she made a common mistake while swimming in a pool. Maureen Cronin first thought she had an eyelash stuck in her eye, but the pain ...

Current clinical interventions for bacterial keratitis involve the administration of topical antimicrobial agents and systemic antibiotics. However, the misuse and overuse of antibiotics have led to ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

The review of the contact lens solutions is tabulated in Table 1. Of the 16 currently available solutions for soft lenses and the five combined soft and rigid solutions, none advised rinsing of ...

The flashes of light may vary in shape, color, frequency, and duration. Flashes of light in the corner of the eye could be due to changes in the eye’s structure, which becomes more common with age.

Yellow or green discharge (pus) in the eye The eyelids are stuck (matted) together with pus after sleep After being wiped away, the pus comes back during the day Often caused by a bacterial eye ...