Crusty eyes are caused by a mixture of eye mucus, oil, and debris. They can be a sign of an underlying issue, such as an eye infection or allergies.

In May 2024, two dairy farm workers in Michigan were identified as having influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. Conjunctivitis developed in one worker, and a respiratory illness in the other. Both hav ...

Conjunctivochalasis is a common eye condition involving dry eyes, irritation, and more. Learn more about conjunctivochalasis, its treatments, and more.

In the recent H5N1 outbreak in cows and infections in humans, viruses that got into workers’ eyes may have bound to receptors in the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the inside of the ...

Rubbing your eyes might feel satisfying but it could introduce pathogens to the body. Here’s a summary of the most common eye infections.

The new model mimics the structure and function of the human conjunctiva in a lab dish, even producing its own tears.

Scientists have produced an organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear production. Using their new model ...

The conjunctiva, a tissue that covers the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, is partially responsible for the production of these tears.

Eye infections are an important cause of vision loss worldwide and are frequently seen in outpatient and hospital settings. The authors review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of eye infe ...

A new research paper titled "Gene expression signatures of human senescent corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells" has been published in Aging.

These include the conjunctiva, which is a clear, thin protective outer membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the white part of the eye called the sclera — another protective ...

Learn about conjunctival chemosis, what causes this swelling of the membrane that covers the eye, and how chemosis is treated.