Safety Awareness Month, many people are diligent about slathering on sunscreen to protect their skin. But there’s another ...

Skin that has been exposed to UV rays for a long time burns or peels off. In midsummer, when strong sunlight and heat waves ...

Q: I adopted a middle-aged German shepherd mix from the shelter today and was told he has an eye condition called pannus. His veterinarian won't be able to see him for another week, so I hope you'll ...

Many people are aware of the potential long-term damage UV rays can cause: 41% worry about retinal damage, 29% about photo keratitis, and 27% about cataracts.

ObjectiveHerpes simplex keratitis (HSK), caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), is a leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. This study aims to e ...

For anyone who’s been lucky enough not to experience it, snow blindness—technically called ultraviolet (UV) keratitis—happens when your corneas are exposed to too much ultraviolet light ...

Microbial keratitis is a diverse and changing landscape.The type and prevalence of pathogens vary according to location and climate, while human mobility and global warming, with their multiple ...

One of the most immediate effects of UV radiation on the eyes is photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis. This condition is likened to “sunburn” of the eye and can result in painful symptoms like ...

Dr Cykiert said, “The symptoms that these people are reporting are pretty classic for what we call UV keratitis, or ultra-violet keratitis.” He explained, “If UV light is of high intensity and aimed ...

What is photokeratitis and how can a person protect their eyes from it? Read on to learn more about potential causes and prevention tips.

Extended periods of high temperatures exacerbate conditions such as dry eye syndrome and UV keratitis and even accelerate the progression of cataracts, according to observations from healthcare ...