Medical articles of Conjunctivitis

10/11/2020
Mr Praveen Patel
Ophthalmologist
COVID-19 and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
We are still learning how the coronavirus affects our health, and in particular our eye health. However, our knowledge is rapidly improving with the recent breakthrough of the potentially effective Pfizer vaccine. In this article, Mr Praveen Patel illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique challenge to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and how they can continue caring for their eye health during these tough times.
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02/06/2020
Dr Nick Koutroumanos
Ophthalmologist
How does coronavirus affect your eye health?
You may wonder how coronavirus might affect the eyes, whether it can be transmitted through your eyes and what possible symptoms might manifest. We've asked one of our leading ophthalmologists Dr Nick Koutroumanos to answer these questions and whether it is possible to have an eye consultation at the moment.
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29/05/2020
Mr Alistair Laidlaw
Ophthalmologist
Eye health, clinic visits and eye surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic
Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Alistair Laidlaw assures you of the measures being taken to minimise any risk of catching COVID-19 in eye clinics. He also stresses the importance of getting your eyes checked and explains how common surgeries like cataracts will start up again from June 2020.
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08/07/2019
Professor Saurabh Jain
Adult and paediatric ophthalmologist
My child has conjunctivitis, how contagious is it?
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye is inflammation of the conjunctiva. This is the clear thin tissue that covers the white part of the eye. It’s quite common in young kids. Leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon Mr Saurabh Jain is here to talk about conjunctivitis, in particular, infectious conjunctivitis and when to take your child to a paediatric ophthalmologist.
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08/07/2019
Miss Vickie Lee
Ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery
What causes puffy eyes?
We can all get puffy eyes from time to time. However, when it becomes a long-term problem or affects your vision, it’s time to consult a specialist. Expert ophthalmologist Miss Vickie Lee explains what causes puffy eyes and how to get rid of them.
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07/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
Pink eye: A guide to conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a very common eye condition that affects roughly 1 out of every 100 people who go to their GP in the UK. Is treatment necessary?