Sir Elton John recently revealed on ABC's Good Morning America that he lost the sight in his right eye after suffering from an eye infection. With poor vision in his left eye too, John said. "It's ...

The pathogens that cause common eye infections now show alarming levels of antibiotic resistance and, in some cases, multidrug resistance, according to a recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Infections — both viral and bacterial — are common, especially in your eyes. Iowa Eye Center’s Dr.

If you have young children who’ve spent time in daycare or school, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with pink eye (aka conjunctivitis). This contagious eye inflammation is the most common type of ...

Elton John confirmed at a charity event this week that he has lost his eyesight. "I haven't been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I've lost my eyesight, so it's hard for me ...

Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world, with Ethiopia the most impacted country in Africa. In a clinical trial of more than 2,400 individuals, researchers led by Dr. John ...

Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium in the eye appears to be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. It's the ...