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What is an Eye Infection?
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Eye Infections are eye ailments caused by bacterial , viral , or fungal agents . There are many
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different types of eye infections, with different causes and treatments . All parts of the eye are
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susceptible to infection.
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Eye infections can affect one or both eyes & can occur in people of all ages . Symptoms can
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include irritation redness,discharge,and reduced vision.Treatment typically depends on the cause.
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Let’s go over the possible causes of eye infections now.
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What Causes an Eye Infection?
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Eye ، infections can ، affect any part of the eyes , from the eyelids to the cornea , and even , the
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retina in the back of the eye . Eye infections are so common ، that most of us either have had an
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eye, infection or know someone who has had one. Eye infections can be bacterial, viral, or fungal.
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People who wear contact lenses are particularly، susceptible to eye infections due to the decrease
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in oxygen reaching ، their corneas and due to bacterial or fungal buildup ، caused by failure to
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properly ، disinfect their contact lenses . Some common eye infections are pink eye, blepharitis,
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and trachoma.Trachoma, which is more common in poor countries, is easily spread and can lead
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to blindness.
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Eye infections are usually self-limiting , and most resolve with minimal or no treatment .
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Occasionally, they don’t resolve quickly & lead to more severe problems that require some type
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of medication for treatment not all eye ، infections are dangerous , but some require a doctor’s
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immediate attention.If you believe you have an eye infection, you should seek the advice of an
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eye-care professional.
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Eye Infection Treatment
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To ensure that you receive the proper treatment for an eye infection,you must first get the correct
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diagnosis from, an eye care professional . Because eye infections can be contagious, it is best
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to speak ، with an eye doctor about the possible cause and treatments, and your doctor should
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talk to you about ways to prevent spreading the infection. You may need prescription-strength
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medication to ensure that the infection resolves quickly. In most cases, eye infection treatment
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includes compresses, eye drops, creams, or antibiotics.
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Topical antiviral therapy may be necessary if the eye infection is caused by a virus.A leading
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category of eye infections is pink eye ،or conjunctivitis. Certain types of conjunctivitis are very
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contagious and require immediate attention from an eye doctor. Typically, treatment involves
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staying away from work or school prescribed anti-infective topical solution or ointment, and warm
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or cool compresses to alleviate symptoms. Depending on the cause , eye infections may last for
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days or weeks . In some cases , new symptoms may appear ، during treatment . If symptoms
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worsen, or if new, unexplained symptoms appear, you should contact your eye doctor immediately.
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