Bacterial Eye Infections
Overview of Bacterial Eye Infections
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 of Bacterial Eye Infections
Red eyes, Pain, Eye discharge, Watery eyes, Dry eyes, Light Sensitivity, Swollen eyes, Swelling around the eyes, Itching, Blurry vision
Common Causes of Bacterial Eye Infections
Neisseria gonorrhoea, chlamydia, S.pneumoniae, Pesudomonas arigenosa
Risk Factors of Bacterial Eye Infections
Exposure to infected individuals, Fomite contact, Contact lens wear, Sinusitis,, Immunodeficiency states , Prior ocular disease , Trauma , Exposure to agents of sexually transmitted disease at birth
Investigation Techniques for Bacterial Eye Infections
Conjunctival Sampling and Cultures
Treatment and Prevention of Bacterial Eye Infections
Antibiotic eye drops or ointments, Compresses
Available Bacterial Eye Infections Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
