A new study reported in Biophotonics Discovery offers a promising alternative: using simple grayscale photos of the eye’s conjunctiva ... to identify features linked to anemia.

Anemia, a condition marked by low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide.

Good hygiene practices play a critical role in preventing conjunctival eye flu, also known as conjunctivitis or pink eye. This contagious condition can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergens ...