Question 1

is it okay to exercise while having an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Exercise & eye infxn: As long as your vision isn't impaired to the point that it would increase your risk of injury while having an eye infection it should be safe to do so.  If it is somewhat impaired you may be able to exercise by riding a stationary exercise bike or doing other exercises that don't require perfect balance and vision.

Question 2

can i exercise while i have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

What type of workout: Most eye infections are limited to the outside of the eye and in almost all cases, as long as you are being treated you can exercise.  More importantly than whether you can exercise is the type and location of exercise.  It is not a good idea to swim or share gym equipment if you have an infection, since you can transfer it to others.  You should ask your eye doctor about your specific infection.

Question 3

what sort of disorder is an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Red eye: Eyes are exposed constantly to the world - they must be open to see.  Organisms can enter and in the susceptible an infection can set it.  It requires exposure to the infection and susceptibility such as lowered immunity, or trauma, or recent surgery.  If you suspect you have an infection - eye pain, redness, discharge, vision drop, - see your ophthalmologist right away.

Question 4

i have an eye infection, what should i do?

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: Do NOT delay.  See an eye specialist today.  Alternatively, go to local ER.  If you do indeed have a true infection, things can deteriorate rapidly and you could lose vision.  Get proactive.

Question 5

is it possible that have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Seek MD advice: Any number of etiologies can cause a red eye, which could be interpreted as an infection.  You should see your ophthalmologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

how to determine if i have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

You have symptoms: Redness, sensitivity to light, watering, swelling and so forth, tell you that an infection is present.

Question 7

i've had an eye infection for weeks. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Time for consult: I'd visit an ophthalmologist & see if their advanced equipment & experience can help define the issue.

Question 8

what do you advise if i'm not 100% sure but i think i may have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Telemedicine: If you can't or don't wish to be seen in clinic about it as next step, then this may be a perfect case for a telemedicine face-to-face consultation.

Question 9

is it okay to smoke if you have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But you should try to quit smoking in general to preserve your long-term health.  Smoking has been associated with age-related macular degeneration, as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Question 10

i think i have an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you have had discharge or redness for more than 2 days, see a doctor.  In the meantime, try some warm compresses three times a day for 10 minutes each to the closed eyelids.

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