Overview
Bacterial eye infections occurs when bacteria enters the eyeball or the surrounding tissues of the eye including cornea,thin membrane of the outer eye and the conjunctiva which later on leads to infection of the eye.Signs and Symptoms
Red eyes, Pain, Eye discharge, Watery eyes, Dry eyes, Light Sensitivity, Swollen eyes, Swelling around the eyes, Itching, Blurry visionCommon Causes
Neisseria gonorrhoea, chlamydia, S.pneumoniae, Pesudomonas arigenosaRisk Factors
Exposure to infected individuals, Fomite contact, Contact lens wear, Sinusitis,, Immunodeficiency states , Prior ocular disease , Trauma , Exposure to agents of sexually transmitted disease at birthInvestigation Techniques
Conjunctival Sampling and CulturesTreatment and Prevention
Antibiotic eye drops or ointments, Compresses
