Many things can cause the outermost layer of the eye to turn pink or red. Allergies, chemical irritation, contact lenses are just a few. But these aren’t the reasons that usually keep parents up at night. When someone refers to Pinkeye, they’re usually referring to an infection of the transparent outermost layer of the eyeball and eyelid caused by a bacteria or virus. [Read more…]

We all remember that one kid in school. That kid that only had to hear the word lice and suddenly became the reason why half the class went home to endure the fine tooth comb instead of going outside to play. While lice rank high on the yuck scale, they aren’t known to spread disease. Still, they’re not welcome in any household. Here’s what you need to know to get a lice infestation under control.

What are Lice?

Head lice are tiny six legged insects that cling to human hair, the neck, and scalp. They feed on human blood several times a day, but are most active at night. Each adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed and can be very difficult to spot. Lice eggs (a.k.a. Nits) are often glued to the hair ¼ inch from the base of the hair shaft. Nits are small yellow or whitish oval shapes that are often confused for dandruff or hair spray droplets. [Read more…]