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Eyes, Ears & Throat
Eye, ear, throat, tonsil, voice, and common infection guides.
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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatEar 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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatGlaucoma
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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatLaryngitis
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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatMacular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision. Dry AMD.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatNosebleeds
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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatPink 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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatStrep 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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatSty
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.
Eyes, Ears & ThroatTonsillitis
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.