Probably the most common infection seen in the eye doctor’s office is a viral infection of the conjunctiva.  The conjunctiva is the clear lining that covers the surface of the white part of the eye.  Sometimes this infection is described as a cold in the eye. Dozens of viruses can cause this type of infection.  [...]

Iritis is a descriptive term for an inflammatory disorder of the colored part of the eye (iris).  In the majority of cases there is no specific cause.  Sometimes iritis is just one symptom of a disease that affects other organ systems: arthritis and spinal degenerative disease, juvenile rheumatoid  arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, and sarcoid.  Some infections [...]

The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that surrounds and protects the eyeball.  When you look at the white of the eye you are really looking through the conjunctiva at the sclera, the tough, leathery outer coat of the eye.  The conjunctiva has many small blood vessels running through it.  The purpose of the conjunctiva Is [...]

Stye is the common term used for an acute infection of the hair follicle or glands at the edge of the eyelid.  The correct medical term is hordeolum. Sties are usually caused by the staphylococcus germ and are very common among the following groups of people: children, those with chronic lid Infections, diabetics and sometimes [...]