Question 1

what are symptoms of eye infections?

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Redness: Infections cause inflammation. When the eye is inflammed you can expect redness and tearing. Depending on the type on infection you can also experience pain, discharge, decreased vision and sensitivity to light. You should see an eye doctor if you have any of these symptoms.

Question 2

can eye infections lead to headaches?

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Yes: Yes they can, especially if the cornea is involved.

Question 3

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 4

what are some ways to rid of eye infections?

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

Question 5

mention the eye infections caused in baby's health?

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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 6

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?

Question 7

why do contact lens wearers get more eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Eye hygiene: Practice good eye hygiene.  Do not unnecessarily touch your eyes.  Always wash your hands with soap when inserting or removing contacts.  Clean your contacts with a product & a schedule recommended by the manufacturer & your doctor.  Do not use them if damaged or dirty.  Replace as recommended.  Don't use them except as directed (e.g. Don't wear them overnight if not designed for that purpose).

Question 8

if i wear contacts, how can i cure my eye infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics should clear up an eye infection.  Because of the risk of scratching the cornea and introducing organisms that would infect the cornea, the contacts should be left out until the infection is gone.  Then new lenses should be used to prevent reinfection.

Question 9

how long do viral eye infections take to go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

Usually a few days: Usually will start getting better very fast and in a few days will be much better.

Question 10

for what length of time do viral eye infections take to go away?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so antibiotic eye drops are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. To be certain it is not a more serious bacterial or fungal infection, you should see an ophthalmologist.

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