Here are some of the most common eye infections.
1. Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a bacterial or viral infection of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and cornea. The ocular redness characteristic of this disease is due to the fact that, due to the response of the immune system to the infection, the blood vessels of the conjunctiva become inflamed and more visible. Although the symptoms of pain, swelling, and tearing can be very bothersome, conjunctivitis rarely affects vision. It is a highly contagious disease and can basically be of two types: Bacterial conjunctivitis : It is the most common type of conjunctivitis. It is very contagious, especially in hot times of the year. Its main characteristic is that the eye turns red and a mucous discharge occurs in the lower part of it. It begins in one of the two eyes but usually spreads quickly to the other. Viral conjunctivitis : It is the most dangerous type of conjunctivitis because, in addition to not being able to be treated with antibiotics, it h...