Most of us spend time on our electronic devices. Whether it is a cell phone, iPad or laptop, we may spend several hours a day glued to our devices. But is all that screen time bad for your eyes? The answer is, it might be. 

Handwashing is one of the most important ways to reduce infections, including eye infections, so it is important to do it correctly and often.

The first week in December is Handwashing Awareness Week. It is a great reminder about the importance of taking this simple but effective steps to reduce your chance of developing an eye infection. 
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Occasional eye pain is common.  Usually, eye pain is not anything serious. In most cases, eye pain goes away without any treatment, but in other instances, eye pain can be an indicator of a serious eye problem. How can you tell the difference between eye pain that is serious and pain that is minor? Keep reading to find out. 

Scleroderma involves an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system overreacts for unknown reasons and attacks your body. In people with scleroderma, the immune system response leads to an excess of collagen production. This overproduction of collagen affects the normal function of the organs.

According to the Scleroderma Foundation, in the United States, about 300,000 people have scleroderma. 
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​Various types of pathogens can affect the eyes and lead to an infection. Although fungal infections are much less common than bacterial and viral eye infections, they can be very severe. Fungal eye infections can lead to permanent vision problems, including blindness. September 23rd marks the start of Fungal Disease Awareness Week and it’s an excellent time to learn more about fungal eye infections and how to prevent them. 
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