Inflammation in the eye is often caused by some form of virus or bacterial infection. However, the cause can also be deemed unspecific at times. Any eye inflammation needs to be inspected and diagnosed by an eye doctor as the inflammation can progress into a far more serious condition when left untreated.

Symptoms of Eye Inflammation

When the eye becomes inflamed, an inflammatory process develops, which surrounds the eye and can affect different parts of it. Eye inflammation is essentially an umbrella term for various eye inflammatory diseases. In more rare cases of eye inflammation, there may be side effects or symptoms that can threaten eyesight. Most often, eye inflammation affects the conjunctiva, eyelid or cornea.

Some of the most common symptoms of eye inflammation include:

• Redness
• Itching
• Burning
• Foreign body sensations
• Watery eyes
• Swelling
• Light sensitivity
• Pus secretion
• Cloudy vision
• Sticky eyes

Causes of Eye Inflammation

Eye inflammation can be caused by a number of different factors. The most common causes are infections from bacteria, viruses or fungi. Eyes are entry ports for pathogens to enter the human body. They do protect against certain invaders on a daily basis. However,  when there is inflammation, germs have been able to enter and inflame the eye. Other reasons for eye inflammation include allergic reactions, such as hay fever, as well as autoimmune diseases, dust particles and even sunshine. Mechanical irritants can also cause eye inflammation.

Treatment and Diagnosis

If you’re experiencing symptoms of eye inflammation and experiencing discomfort, visit your eye doctor for a slit lamp examination. Once diagnosed, the correct treatment for you will be prescribed for the area of the eye that is inflamed. The healing process is relatively uncomplicated when treated in time. Antibiotic eye drops are often the treatment used to target the bacteria causing the infection.

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