This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

A common infection may reach the eye, trigger inflammation, and worsen memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Have you ever noticed how much your eyes seem to suffer during the summer months? The sun, heat, and additional outdoor time all can make them more susceptible to infection. Whether it's from chlorine ...

March 12 -- Approximately 36 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. Of these, more than 25,000 develop contact lens-related corneal infections each year. Such infections can lead to ...

Corneal ulcers are open sores that develop on the cornea, the transparent layer at the front of the eye. These ulcers may form if a person has an eye infection, very dry eyes, or sleeps with their ...

It’s important to treat corneal ulcers quickly to avoid permanent scarring or blindness. A corneal ulcer (keratitis) is an open sore that develops on your cornea. Corneal ulcer treatment should start ...

MRSA infections can cause problems throughout your body. This antibiotic-resistant type of staph is also a common cause of eye infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type ...

Poor aftercare can cause post-surgical complications, such as inflammation or infection. If you recently had a cataract ...