Eye Infections Summary Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are Conjunctivitis – also known as pinkeye. Conjunctivitis is often due to an infection. Children frequently get it, and it is very contagious. Stye – a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from your skin get into the hair follicle of an eyelash. Symptoms of eye infections may include redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or problems with vision. Treatment depends on the cause of the infection and may include compresses, eye drops, creams, or antibiotics. National Eye Institute Specifics Acanthamoeba Keratitis FAQs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bacterial Keratitis American Academy of Ophthalmology Blepharitis National Eye Institute Cellulitis American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Dacryocystitis Merck & Co., Inc. Endophthalmitis Merck & Co., Inc. Fungal Keratitis American Academy of Ophthalmology Herpes Keratitis American Academy of Ophthalmology Shingles American Academy of Family Physicians Sty Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Find an Expert American Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology American Optometric Association American Optometric Association National Eye Institute National Eye Institute Array Blepharitis Corneal ulcers and infections Cytomegalovirus retinitis Dacryoadenitis Endophthalmitis Eye burning – itching and discharge Eye redness Meibomianitis Orbital cellulitis Parinaud oculoglandular syndrome Periorbital cellulitis Images Blepharitis Logical Images Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Eye Infections National Institutes of Health Teenagers Colored Contact Lens Dangers American Academy of Ophthalmology Related Issues Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections American Academy of Ophthalmology Histoplasmosis National Eye Institute Inflammation of the Orbit Merck & Co., Inc. Trichiasis Merck & Co., Inc. Diagnosis and Tests Dilating Eye Drops American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Prevention and Risk Factors Ensuring Safe Use of Contact Lens Solution Food and Drug Administration Health Check Tools Eye Discharge DSHI Systems Eye Redness DSHI Systems Children Eye Infections American Academy of Pediatrics Molluscum Contagiosum American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Start Here Eye Problems American Academy of Family Physicians Reference Desk Glossary of Terms Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Treatments and Therapies How to Use Eye Drops Properly American Society of Health-System Pharmacists How to Use Eye Ointments and Gels Properly American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Journal Articles Eye Infections Encyclopedia Slit-lamp exam Trachoma Women Using Eye Makeup American Academy of Ophthalmology Symptoms Vision Symptoms American Academy of Ophthalmology
