A chalazion is a small, usually painless, lump or swelling that appears on your eyelid. A blocked meibomian or oil gland causes this condition. It can develop on the upper or lower eyelid, and may disappear without treatment. Chalazia is the term for multiple chalazion. A chalazion is sometimes confused with an internal or external stye. An internal stye is an infection of...
There is a list containing the names of eye clinics in Ogun state and Lagos state. There is also another list containing the names and addresses of eye clinics in Ojokoro, Sango Ota, Abule Egba and Owode. These lists are important for locating the nearest eye clinic to you. This post focuses on the eye...
Sex and the eyes: Pubic Lice and the Eyes Pubic lice, commonly known as “crabs,” are a six-legged parasite most often found in the pubic hair. They’re a different species than the lice usually found on top of the head. However, pubic lice can show up on any hairy part of the body, including the eyebrows...
Sex and the eyes: HIV/AIDS and the Eyes The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can cause hemorrhages and strokes in the retina. Having HIV or AIDS can also open the door for a more serious retinal infection from a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV infection can lead to retinal detachment and blindness. AIDS can also cause a cancer called Kaposi’s sarcoma that can...
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Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections Written By: Kierstan Boyd Reviewed By: Odalys Mendoza MD Jun. 23, 2020 Millions of people wear contact lenses safely every day. But there is a risk of getting an eye infection from them. Keratitis is the most common eye infection from wearing contact lenses. It is when the cornea—the clear, dome-shaped window of the eye —...
Sex and the Eyes: Venereal Warts and the Eyes Venereal warts (condylomata acuminata) are a viral infection that’s passed on by direct contact with wart tissue. The warts can show up on the eyelids, mouth, or genital or anal mucous membranes. In the eye, venereal warts can cause skin-colored bumps and long-term irritation of the surface...
Sex and the Eyes: Gonorrhea and the Eyes Gonorrhea can infect the genitals, anus, throat and eyes. It is usually spread by partners with few or no symptoms. Gonorrhea can be treated with medication, but in recent years some strains have become resistant to the medications used most often. When gonorrhea infects the eyes, it can...
Sex and the Eyes: Syphilis and the Eyes Syphilis is an STD that usually causes sores and rashes. It can have much more serious—even deadly—effects on the body if not treated. Thankfully, syphilis can be cured with antibiotics in the early stages. However, damage that’s done to the body before treatment often can’t be reversed....
Sex and the Eyes: Herpes and thr Eyes: There are two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Type I causes cold sores or fever blisters. Nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population has been exposed to Type I herpes at some point in their life. Type II HSV causes genital herpes. Either type of...
