Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to avoid eye infections—and what to do if you get one

Sir Elton John recently revealed on ABC's Good Morning America that he lost the sight in his right eye after suffering from an eye infection. With poor vision in his left eye too, John said. "It's been four months now since ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bird flu in humans? Experts see little risk

The discovery of traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurized cow milk in the United States sparked questions over whether the disease could spread to humans, but experts say there is little risk from food contamination.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

A chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Ophthalmology

Zika found in eye fluid in study

Zika can be detected in fluid inside the eyelid and in the eye's outermost layer, a new study shows.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two babies born in California with Zika-related defect

Two babies have been born in California with the severe birth defect microcephaly after their mothers contracted the Zika virus, authorities said Thursday, in a first for the state.

Ophthalmology

18 go blind after cataract surgery in Brazil

Eighteen Brazilians were left blind after surgeons apparently used unsterilized instruments during a cataract treatment campaign in an industrial suburb of Sao Paulo, officials said Thursday.

Pediatrics

Medical terms lead to divide between parents and doctors

Few things are more stressful than dealing with a sick child. From discussing treatment with a pediatrician to complying with day care policies, a parent must consider many factors when making a decision about their child's ...

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This is a partial list of human eye diseases and disorders.

The World Health Organization publishes a classification of known diseases and injuries called the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10. This list uses that classification.

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