Most common eye infection types are pink (red) conjunctivitis, stye, blepharitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, and trachoma.
Eye infection types
- Pink (Red) eye or conjunctivitis,
- Stye,
- Blepharitis,
- Keratitis,
- Corneal ulcer,
- Trachoma
Pink Conjunctivitis (Red eye) – redness develops due to inflammation of conjunctiva membrane, covering the eye whites and inner eyelid parts. Pink eye caused by microbial infection such as bacteria, viral or fungal.
Stye (otherwise Sty) - is an infection or inflammation of the eyelid involving hair follicles of the eyelashes (external hordeolum) or meibomian glands (internal hordeolum). Styes are commonly causing by a Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection, or by the blocking of an oil gland at the base of the eyelash. Stye is usually painful, localized swelling or swelling of the entire lid.
Blepharitis – is usually causing by seborrheic dermatitis, a bacterial infection, or both. Blepharitis makes the glands near the eyelid to produce excess oil production, which presents a favorable environment for the excess bacterial growth, which is present on the skin. Eyelids are red and irritated, with scales that adhere to the base of the eyelashes.
Keratitis - is an eye condition in which the cornea (front part of the eye) is inflamed. It is often has been moderate to intense pain and may involve impaired eyesight.
Corneal ulcer - is an open sore on the cornea (front part of the eye) or a clear structure overlying the iris? Corneal ulcers are causing by infections such as bacteria, viral or fungal.
Trachoma - is an eye infection and the leading cause of the world's infectious blindness. It is the cause by Chlamydia trachomatis and spread by direct contact with eye, nose, and throat secretions from affected individuals.