Question 1

does boric acid treat eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Classic treatment: Diluted boric acid is a classic treatment for eye infection.  It is an effective eye wash and sometimes aids in the natural resistance to an eye infection.  It is not an antibiotic and should not be used as a primary infection.  Since most infections (pink eye) are viral, boric acid will not affect that as well.

Question 2

how can you treat a red eye infection with boric acid?

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Rinse: Boric acid merely acts as a rinse and may provide comfort.  Most eye infections are viral and run their course with our without treatment.  The boric acid solution may give added comfort in some cases.

Question 3

how can i treat eye infections?

Accepted Answer

DON"T: You need to see an ophthalmologist. Some eye infections can cause irreversible blindness if left untreated or even be an indication of more serious problems not only in the eyes but in the body.

Question 4

why do i always contract eye infections?

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Not sure: But frequent hand washing is key to lessen incidence of eye infection.

Question 5

might dogs spread eye infections to humans?

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Unlikely: Most organisms are species specific and so a dog with an infected eye will not have a species that will transfer to humans.  There are a few cross overs like rabies that can affect any mammal.

Question 6

how common are eye infections from contacts?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Contacts when worn according to directions rarely cause infection.  The major mistake made is to not remove the lenses when the eye becomes red to any degree.  When there is an infection with a contact, the eyes get very red and light sensitive and may also lose (temporarily) vision depending upon the location and degree of infection.  See your ophthalmologist for treatment.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Eye infections: Eye infection = disease state of eye caused by a pathogen.

Question 8

what are some ways to rid of eye infections?

Accepted Answer

CONJUNCTIVITIS: There are antibiotics available for eye infections, opthalmic drops and ointments  depending on severity of  infections.

Question 9

mention the eye infections caused in baby's health?

Accepted Answer

Causes of pink eye: Bacterial infections, viral infections, allergies, and irritation or injury can all cause "pink eye" or conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis causes eye redness, thick yellow or green eye drainage, swollen lids, and eye can be matting.  This is the only type of eye infection which responds to antibiotic drops.  See your baby's doctor to determine which treatment is best.

Question 10

what types of inflammatory eye infections are there?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list!: Inflammation is a basic product of any process.  That can be from toxins, bacteria, virus, parasite, trauma, auto-immune....  Infection is a process where something like virus, bacteria, parasite and fungus directly cause inflammation (infection).  You follow the subtlety of the two words?

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