Different kinds of ailments attack your eyes causing eye infection. It can be due to many reasons but some of the common reasons for this infection is bacteria, viral or foreign object. It is known that people who wear contact lenses are more prone to eye infection due to presence of bacteria.
Some common eye infections are
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): It is one of the common infections which causes irritation and leads to redness of the eye. It is an air-borne disease so one has to be very careful.
Stye – Medically known as hordeolum, it is a small harmless lump formed at the base of an eyelash or inside the eyelid.
Blepharitis – It is an inflammation that affects the eyelids, causes itching, burning and irritation.
Orbital Cellulitis – It is the inflammation or infection surrounding the eye. This can get very serious, like losing your eyesight if the required treatment is not provided.
Keratitis (Corneal ulcers) – This is caused due to an injury to the cornea by a foreign body.
Dacryocystitis – An infection which happens to the tear duct.
Some common sign and symptoms are
Redness of...