Pink eye involves inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye. The conjunctiva covers the white part of the eye. Since this part of the eye is white, when it becomes inflamed, the redness is very apparent. This is where the name “pink eye” came from.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most cases of pink eye get better without treatment. 
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Makeup can brighten your eyes and bring out their color. It can enhance your appearance and make you look more awake. Eye makeup can also cause eye injuries and infections. You don’t have to toss your makeup bag, but by taking certain precautions and following some tips, you can decrease your risk of eye issues while wearing your favorite eye makeup. 

Computers are a common part of everyday life for many people. Whether we are using a computer monitor at work or staring at our cellphones, we may spend hours on digital devices.

All that computer time can lead to vision issues, such as computer vision syndrome. The article below covers what computer vision syndrome is, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. 
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It is almost that time of year when little and not-so-little vampires, ghosts, and witches hit the streets. Halloween can be a fun time of year for people of all ages.

Whether you want to be a clown, monster, or pirate, your costume may include eye makeup. While eye safety may not be the first thing you think about on Halloween, it is important to take a few precautions. Nothing ruins a Halloween party or trick or treating quicker than an injury. 
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The most common types of eye infections are viral and bacterial, but another type of pathogen can also cause an eye infection. Fungal eye infections can be serious and may lead to vision loss or complete blindness in some cases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fungal eye infections are rare. The frequency of fungal infections is good news, but the bad news is fungal eye infections can be severe. The article below takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for fungal eye infections. 
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