General Information About Eye Infections
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where the thin tissue covering the inside of the eyelids and the white part of the eye, or the cornea, becomes inflamed by external microorganisms (often Conjunctivitis).
Flu and cold viruses (adenoviruses), bacteria (like staphylococcus), fungi, or harmful microbes brought to the eye through inadequate hygiene of contact lenses cause infections in the eye.
In viral infections, intense watering, redness, and a stinging sensation are seen, and it is highly contagious. In bacterial infections, a thick, yellow-green discharge (pus) that glues the eyelashes together, especially in the mornings, is prominent.
In an eye allergy, there is severe itching, and both eyes are affected simultaneously without any pus or discharge. An infection, however, usually starts in one eye and then spreads to the other.
An ophthalmologist uses a microscope (biomicroscope) to examine the anterior segment of the eye in detail and clinically determines the type of infection.
Bacterial infections are treated quickly within a few days using antibiotic eye drops and ointments. For viral infections, since there are no drops that kill the virus, soothing artificial tears and cortisone drops are prescribed while waiting for it to heal.
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