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Are eyes prone to staph infection?
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Yes: Common bacteria on lids, in some patients can cause corneal infections called staph marginal keratitis.
Answered 5/17/2016
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Yes and no: Thw eyes are continually assaulted 24/7 by bacteria and irritants. Recurrent staph can be a sign of an immune deficiency or quite commonly in women infected eye make-up.See an ophthalmologist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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