Eye infections are a common medical issue in people of all ages. If left untreated, they can be frustrating, painful, and potentially injurious to your eyes’ health. Providers at Baptist Health can help put an end to your ailment.

What is an eye infection?

An eye infection is any disease of the eyes caused by a harmful microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium, or fungus. Infections tend to occur in three areas of the eye:

• Eyelid

• Cornea (the eye’s clear outer surface)

• Conjunctiva (the moist layer on the inside of your eyelids and the outer surface of your eye, excluding the cornea)

Eye infections are a frequent cause of primary care visits. A wide variety have been identified with varying causes and symptoms.

Eye infection symptoms

Symptoms of eye infection can vary but the following are among the most prevalent:

• Red or swollen eyes

• Light sensitivity

• Pain

• Eye matter or discharge

• Watery or teary eyes

• Itching

• Dry eyes

• Blurred vision

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-Baptist Health