A bacterial infection may seem harmless, but trachoma proves otherwise — it can silently scar the eyes and cause blindness if ...

Sometimes bits of eyeshadow and mascara can get into the eye. When this happens, makeup particles can migrate into the tear ...

Finally! A microbiologist settles the debate on whether you need to keep the toilet lid down when you're not on the pot.

While many are celebrating Children’s Day on November 14, it is important to also focus on the health of every child, which can worsen during the winter season ...

Careless use of eye makeup and contact lenses can lead to eye irritation, dryness, and infections by disturbing the tear film and introducing contaminants. Sharing cosmetics and improper lens hygiene ...

If the nail polish or mascara has dried out, the product doesn't have to end up in the trash. With the help of these tips, ...

Dry Eye Syndrome: Makeup residue can impact the eyes’ natural lubrication, exacerbating symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

Pancake, my family’s 7-year-old lab mix, almost seems to back to her usual dog personality. You have to look closely, but there are still some lingering signs that she recently experienced an ...

"For example, as an ophthalmologist, I typically do not recommend using eyeliner on the waterline," Dr. Brisette confesses.

A 70-year-old man presented to Tufts emergency department with a 2-day history of left eye redness and periorbital swelling ...

Egypt has become the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, a milestone praised by global health leaders, the World Health Organization ...