by Eye Contact | Jul 3, 2022 | Eye Disease
Dry eyes are typically a chronic condition that do not change quickly or worsen in a short period of time; however, some dry eye symptoms may present as a flare up which can worsen quickly. Common Dry Eye Symptoms Dry eyes are one of the most common complaints...
by Eye Contact | Jun 5, 2022 | Eye Disease
A potential cause of a red and painful eye is iritis, or inflammation of the iris. This condition may be recurrent and cause many symptoms like light sensitivity, eye pain, and eye irritation. About the Iris The iris is the colored portion of the eye that is...
by Eye Contact | Apr 23, 2022 | Eye Disease
Being very overweight or obese is associated with many health risks. Among these risks are several eye conditions and other diseases which lead to eye problems. What Does Obesity Mean? To understand your risks, you must understand the terminology around obesity...
by Eye Contact | Apr 9, 2022 | Eye Disease, Eyelid
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash consisting of small, pearly nodules that is caused by infection from a DNA pox virus. About Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus in the DNA pox family. This virus infects humans and results in one...
by Eye Contact | Mar 12, 2022 | Eye Disease
One of the most well-known eye related signs of thyroid disease is the appearance of the eye bulging forward or out of the socket. This sign is not exclusive to thyroid disease, but thyroid disease is the most common cause of bulging eyes. Basics of Thyroid...
by Eye Contact | Feb 1, 2022 | Eye Disease
The cornea is the front of the eye which is clear and responsible for bending light into the eye. When diseases affect the cornea it can cause pain, blurry vision, and other symptoms. Corneal diseases can be inherited, virus, bacterial or fungal. Inherited...
