Corneal ulcers are open sores on the layer of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. People who wear contact lenses can be more susceptible to corneal ulcers. A 25-year-old woman nearly lost her eye ...

In better news: They're totally treatable and actually pretty common (especially for makeup wearers).

Eyes are a vital part of our body. Because this organ is so important, it requires special care. Are you taking proper care ...

Did you know that the flu, and even COVID, can cause pink eye? Here's how to treat it (and avoid spreading it to others). Jessica Rendall Former Wellness Reporter Jessica was a writer on the Wellness ...

About 1 in 10 cases of COVID-19 nationwide is caused by an emerging coronavirus strain, XBB.1.16. The World Health Organization has elevated this strain of omicron to one of two "circulating variants ...

ARE YOUR EYES feeling itchier this spring than most? A new Covid variant, arcturus, might be behind it. Otherwise known as variant XBB.1.16, this new Covid strain has been in circulation in more than ...

The providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing strep throat and flu this week. This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing a ...

To accurately assess and diagnose this patient’s condition, the clinician needs to eliminate other possible causes of symptoms. Lupus erythematosus usually presents with a butterfly-shaped rash that ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midsate are seeing strep throat, seasonal allergies, asthma attacks, viral rashes and stomach bugs. The CVS MinuteClinic in York reports a lot of ...

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