Other eye diseases

Other eye diseases

 

Conjunctivitis

  • Acute conjunctivitis is an acute infection of the outer layer of eyeball, due to bacteria or virus.
  • Symptoms (redness, discharge and foreign body sensation) of acute viral conjunctivitis become worst on the third or fourth day, it usually resolves within 2 weeks.


Corneal Ulcer

  • Corneal ulcer can be caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
  • It is usually associated with injury or contaminated contact lens.
  • Rarely, vitamin A deficiency may lead to corneal ulcer.
  • Symptoms are pain, sensitive to light, increased tear production.