Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelid, anywhere from the tip where the eyelashes start to deeper in the eyelid base. It affects men and women in equal measure and is more common as you age, particularly once you get into your thirties. Request a medical [...]
Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. In Australia, significant strides have been made in preventing this painful condition through effective vaccination strategies. Understanding shingles Shingles typically presents as a painful rash that may blister and [...]
what is a stye? causes treatment prevention What is a stye? A stye (or “hordeolum” to use the medical term) is a painful infection of a hair follicle or sweat gland on the eyelid, or of one of the tiny glands located just inside the eyelid (Meibomian glands). A [...]
causes symptoms spread tests & treatment What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the eye. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner part of the eyelid. In conjunctivitis, this membrane gets inflamed, leading to redness and irritation. What causes [...]
