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Eyes, Ears & Throat

Eye, ear, throat, tonsil, voice, and common infection guides.

Eyes, Ears & Throat

Cataracts

A cataract is clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which lies behind the iris and pupil. As the lens clouds over, light cannot pass through clearly.

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Ear infection

Ear infections are common, especially in children, and many get better without antibiotics. Learn which symptoms need medical advice and what helps at home.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, is damaged. It is usually caused by increased pressure.

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Laryngitis

Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box), causing a hoarse, weak, or temporarily lost voice. The most common cause is a viral upper respiratory.

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Macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision. Dry AMD.

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Nosebleeds

Most nosebleeds stop with simple first aid. Learn the right pinch-and-lean technique, which symptoms need urgent help, and how to prevent repeat bleeding.

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Pink eye

Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, often settles without treatment. Learn how to ease symptoms, when antibiotics are not needed, and which red flags need urgent eye care.

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Strep throat

Strep throat is a bacterial cause of sore throat, but many sore throats are viral. Learn which symptoms make strep more likely and when testing or treatment is needed.

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Sty

A sty (hordeolum) is a painful red lump on or inside the eyelid, caused by infection of an eyelid gland or hair follicle — usually by Staphylococcus aureus.

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Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, the two oval-shaped lymph nodes at the back of the throat. It causes sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever.

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