A common bacterium usually found in the respiratory system appears to be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease ...

Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years ...

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that a common type of bacteria called Chlamydia pneumoniae may stay hidden in the ...

Scientists have found that wearing contact lenses alters the bacteria communities in the eye, which could potentially contribute to higher risk of eye infections, according to a new study published by ...

A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eyedrops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare's ...

One person has died and at least three others are left with permanent vision loss because of a bacterial infection possibly linked to a brand of over-the-counter eyedrops, according to the Centers for ...

Bacterial keratitis represents a serious infection of the corneal tissue that can rapidly impair vision if not promptly and adequately treated. This condition, alongside other microbial eye infections ...

A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in his right eye. His doctors eventually determined that a dreaded ...

Poor aftercare can cause post-surgical complications, such as inflammation or infection. If you recently had a cataract ...