PhotoStock-Israel / Alamy Stock Photo August 30, 2024 The risks of swimming with your eyes open underwater Gunnar Schmidtmann, University of Plymouth It is generally safe to swim with your eyes open underwater, but wearing goggles is advisable.
New Africa/Shutterstock April 11, 2024 Eye infections might seem like a minor complaint – but in some cases they can cause blindness and even death Adam Taylor, Lancaster University 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 eye has a collection of microbes living on the surface that keep it healthy. photoJS/Shutterstock.com June 21, 2019 Bacteria live on our eyeballs – and understanding their role could help treat common eye diseases Tony St. Leger, University of Pittsburgh Just like the gut, the skin and the mouth, the eye also has a collection of microbes that keep it healthy. Understanding the eye microbiome may lead to new probiotic therapies.