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Eye infections
Eye infection is a medical condition characterized by symptoms such as redness, swelling, itchiness, and discharge. It can be caused by viral or bacterial infection, and often it is difficult to distinguish between the two. In general, bacterial infections are more likely to be in both eyes and be associated with pus like discharge and crusting of the eyes in the morning.
Is a type of:Eye disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Body locations
Eye
Pink eye (viral conjunctivitis)
Condition
Sty (hordeolum)
Condition
Chalazion
Condition
Bacterial eye infections
Condition
Orbital cellulitis
Condition
Periorbital cellulitis
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