A 12-year-old boy presented to us with history of swelling in his right eye since birth and difficulty in vision for the last 2-3 years. The swelling was soft, localised, elevated, opaque, yellow-white mass located on the inferior temporal limbus at 7-8’o clock, there were fine hair present on the surface of swelling. Cycloplegic auto-refraction of the patient showed SPH +3.25 with CYL +5.00 at 118 degrees in right eye and SPH +1.25 with CYL +2.50 at 91 degrees. The patient had significant astigmatism in his right eye. Rest of the clinical examination of the patient was normal including anterior segment examination and retinal examination. The diagnosis of Limbal Dermoid was subsequently made and patient was advised excision.
Limbal dermoids are benign tumors that are choristomas (normal tissue at an abnormal site). Dermoid contains hair, adipose tissue, and squamous epithelium, presence of these findings is almost always pathognomic. Limbal dermoids are usually not inherited, however familial presentation of limbal dermoids in association with systemic disorders, such as Goldenhar syndrome is well known. Other associated ocular abnormalities include colobomata of the eyelids, lacrimal anomalies, scleral and corneal staphylomata, aniridia, and microphthalmia. Limbal dermoids can cause cosmetic disfigurement along with pressure symptoms on cornea leading to astigmatism and amblyopia in younger children. Prognosis generally is favorable and diagnosis is clinical.
The treatment approach for limbal dermoids may involve various methods depending on the specific case. These can include regular removal of irritating cilia, using topical lubrication to prevent foreign body sensation, or opting for surgical excision if the dermoid causes significant cosmetic disfigurement or vision interference.
Surgical intervention should be considered when the potential benefits, such as improved vision or cosmetic appearance, outweigh the risks associated with scar formation or surgical complications. The decision to proceed with surgery should be carefully evaluated, taking into account the individual patient's needs and circumstances.
Limbal Dermoid in a 12 years old patient, note the fine hairs on the surface and surface keratinization.
The Academy is sharing important ophthalmology-specific information related to the new coronavirus, referred to as "2019-nCoV," or simply the "Wuhan coronavirus." It is critical that all within our professionals understand the risks associated with this outbreak to ensure our continued ability to care for our patients.
What you need to know
What you need to know
Anecdotal reports suggest the virus can cause conjunctivitis and possibly be transmitted by aerosol contact with the conjunctiva.
Patients who present to ophthalmologists for conjunctivitis who also have respiratory symptoms and who have recently traveled internationally, and certainly those recently in China or with family members recently back from China, could represent cases of 2019-nCoV.
The Academy and federal officials recommend protection for the mouth, nose, and eyes when caring for patients potentially infected with 2019-nCoV.
Background
Coronavirus causes respiratory infection
The 2019-nCoV virus causes severe respiratory infections, including pneumonia. Although the virus appears not quite as likely to cause fatalities as the SARS coronavirus or MERS coronavirus, a significant number of fatalities have already occurred. There have been worldwide reports of infections, including several in the U.S. At the time of this message, U.S. health officials report five domestic cases and are testing patient samples from 26 states. Patients present with respiratory illness, including fever, cough, shortness of breath and conjunctivitis. Severe complications include pneumonia. These can appear as soon as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Among the newly published literature on coronavirus is a paper in the Lancet suggesting patients may be infectious to others even before they experience symptoms of infection. The virus appears to be spread via respiratory droplets. It also could be spread if people touch an object with the virus and then touch their mouths, noses or eyes. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said that the reported cases are likely to skew to more severe infections and the mortality rate could drop over time. Federal officials are also trying to determine if there is an asymptomatic transmission, which China has reported.
Ophthalmology ties
Because anecdotal reports suggest the virus can also cause conjunctivitis, it is possible that it is transmitted by aerosol contact with the conjunctiva. While conjunctivitis is an uncommon event as it relates to 2019-nCoV, other forms of conjunctivitis are common. Affected patients frequently present to eye clinics or emergency departments. That increases the likelihood ophthalmologists may be the first providers to evaluate patients possibly infected with 2019-nCoV. Therefore protecting your mouth, nose (e.g., an N-95 mask) or eyes (e.g., goggles or shield) is recommended for health care providers caring for patients potentially infected with 2019-nCoV.
Steps you should take It is recommended that you evaluate your patients for the following factors to identify possible exposure to 2019-nCoV:
Does your patient present for conjunctivitis?
Does your patient also have respiratory symptoms?
Has your patient recently traveled internationally?
Does their international travel include a recent trip to China or with family members recently back from China?
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers who encounter patients meeting these criteria to immediately notify both infection control personnel at your health care facility and your local or state health department for further investigation of 2019-nCoV. CDC 2019-nCoV Resources
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Bags under eyes — mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes — are common as you age. With aging, the tissues around your eyes, including some of the muscles supporting your eyelids, weaken. Normal fat that helps support the eyes can then move into the lower eyelids, causing the lids to appear puffy. Fluid also may accumulate in the space below your eyes, adding to the swelling.
Bags under eyes are usually a cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. At-home remedies, such as cool compresses, can help improve the appearance of bags under eyes. For persistent or bothersome under-eye puffiness, eyelid surgery may be an option.
Symptoms
Bags under eyes can include:
Mild swelling
Saggy or loose skin
Dark circles
When to see a doctor
You may not like the way they look, but bags under eyes are usually harmless and don't require medical care. See your doctor if the swelling is severe, persistent, painful, itchy or red.
Your doctor will want to rule out other possible causes that can contribute to the swelling, such as thyroid disease, infection or an allergy. He or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in the eyes (ophthalmologist).
Causes
Cause of Baggy eyes
As you age, the tissue structures and muscles supporting your eyelids weaken. The skin may start to sag, and fat that is normally confined to the area around the eye (orbit) can move into the area below your eyes. Also, the space below your eyes can accumulate fluid, making the under-eye area appear puffy or swollen. Several factors cause or worsen this effect, including:
Fluid retention, especially upon waking or after a salty meal
Lack of sleep
Allergies
Smoking
Heredity — under-eye bags can run in families
Aging
Temperature Changes
Treatment
Treatment of Baggy Eyes
The following tips can help you reduce or eliminate bags under eyes:
Use a cool compress. Wet a clean washcloth with cool water. While sitting up, apply the damp washcloth to the skin under and around your eyes for a few minutes using mild pressure.
Cut down on fluids before bedtime and reduce salt in your diet. This will reduce the fluid retention that can cause bags under eyes.
Don't smoke. Smoking can aggravate the problem of bags under your eyes.
Get enough sleep. For most adults, seven to nine hours is a good amount of sleep.
Sleep with your head slightly raised. It may help to add an extra pillow or prop up the head of your mattress. Or elevate the entire head of the bed a few inches. This helps prevent fluid from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep. Dark circles caused by fluid retention in your lower eyelids usually go away when you get up.
Reduce allergy symptoms. Avoid allergens when possible. Try over-the-counter allergy medications. Talk to your doctor about prevention strategies if you develop under-
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Most of us have experienced bloodshot or red eyes. Red eyes often happen during hay fever season, after being around cigarette smoke or after a swim in a chlorinated pool.
The eyes can look gross, with pink or red streaks in the sclera, which is usually white. They can also feel uncomfortable, itchy or watery. The redness happens when tiny blood vessels under the eye’s surface get dilated or inflamed. This is usually a response to external irritation.
Many cases of red eye are harmless and respond well to home or over-the-counter treatments. The best thing you can do is find what’s causing the red eye, and avoid it. But some causes of red eye require medical diagnosis and prescription medication.
So, if your eyes are bloodshot or red, what should you do? What can you do at home, and when should you see a doctor?
You should see a doctor if you have bloodshot eyes and:
Your eyes are seeping or encrusted with yellow, brown or green mucous, see a doctor as soon as you can. This can be a sign of infection that needs medical treatment.
You are experiencing pain in or around your eyes or unusual tenderness.
You have unusual sensitivity to light.
You have a fever or overall sickness.
Redness or discomfort lasts more than a week, after you’re tried home remedies.
If you have bloodshot eyes, but none of these more serious symptoms, you can try a few things at home to help.
Home treatments for bloodshot eyes include:
Using over-the-counter artificial tears
Using over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops, especially if you are prone to seasonal allergies
Using over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops with a steroid—if you’ve been previously diagnosed with red eyes due to allergies
Placing cool compresses or washcloths on your closed eyes a couple of times a day
Avoiding triggers or irritants such as smoke, fumes, pollen, dust, chlorine or pet dander
Washing your hands often, not touching your eyes unless you’ve just washed your hands, and using clean bedding and towels daily.
If home remedies don’t help after about a week, you could have an eye infection. Two main kinds of infection cause red eyes — viral and bacterial. Fungal eye infections are less common, but possible.
Pink eye(conjunctivitis):
Pink Eye
it can be viral or bacterial. It’s important to get a diagnosis from a doctor, because treatments differ based on the kind of infection.
“I understand some people feeling this is just allergies or a virus and if I wait this will go away. But if you get other associated symptoms and it’s been a week, you want to make sure other things aren’t going on,” Eye Assistant Nauman Ali said.
Viral eye infections:
Viral Eye Infection
The most common kind, tend to improve on their own, and don’t require prescription medication. Bacterial eye infections require antibiotics. Both types of infection are contagious and spread easily.
Family physicians or pediatricians can diagnosis most eye infections. Ophthalmologists have the tools and expertise for a more-detailed evaluation.
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Most Americans Unaware of One of the Leading Causes of Blindness Among Seniors
ACUITY EYE CENTER LAHORE PAKISTAN and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
<LAHORE, PUNJAB> – 09-FEB-2019 — Age-Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors, affecting approximately 2.1 million people nationwide. By 2050, it is expected that the number will more than double to 5.4 million. People may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk of vision loss by neglecting to have sight-saving eye exams. Throughout February, ACUITY EYE CENTER LAHORE PAKISTAN joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in emphasising AMD awareness and encouraging those who are most at risk to ensure the health of their eyes by getting an eye exam from an ophthalmologist – a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases and conditions.
Visual Field effect of AMD
AMD is a degenerative disease that damages the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that focuses images and relays information to the brain. Over time, retinal damage can lead to permanent loss of central vision, limiting the ability to drive, read and recognize faces.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
There are two forms AMD – wet and dry. While the dry form of AMD leads to gradual vision loss, the wet form progresses at a faster rate and is responsible for 90 percent of all AMD-related blindness. Recent advancements in treatment options have significantly decreased the incidence of blindness. However, it is critical to get diagnosed and begin treatment as soon as possible to protect vision.
The leading cause of blindness in seniors is age-related macular degeneration. If you have a close relative with AMD, you have a 50 percent chance of developing the condition. Learn other risk factors and the steps you can take to protect yourself from AMD-related blindness:
The Academy recommends the following steps to help potentially avoid AMD and other eye diseases:
· Get regular comprehensive medical eye exams. AMD often has no early warning signs, so getting regular comprehensive eye exams from an ophthalmologist is critical to diagnosing and treating the eye disease in its early stages. The Academy recommends that people over age 65 get an exam every one to two years, even if they have no symptoms of eye problems.
AMD vision effect
· Quit smoking. Numerous studies have shown smoking to increase the risk of developing AMD and the speed at which it progresses. If you smoke, you are twice as likely to develop macular degeneration compared with a nonsmoker.
· Know your family’s eye health history. If you have a close relative with AMD, you have a 50 percent greater chance of developing the condition. Before you go in for your next eye exam, speak with your family about their eye health history. Sharing this information with your ophthalmologist may prompt him or her to recommend more frequent eye exams. The earlier AMD is caught, the better chances you may have of saving your vision.
· Eat a diet rich in omega-3s and low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Several studies have shown that people who had a reduced risk of AMD had diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish. In one study of patients who were at moderate risk for AMD progression, those who reported the highest omega-3 intake (not in the form of a supplement) were 30 percent less likely to develop advanced AMD after 12 years. In another study, an increased risk of AMD was found in individuals who had a higher intake of saturated fats and cholesterol and in those with a higher body mass index.
· Exercise regularly. Many studies have shown that getting regular exercise can benefit your eyes. One study found that exercising three times a week reduced the risk of developing wet AMD over 15 years by 70 percent.
“Most people understand the importance of annual medical examinations," said Rahul N. Khurana, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “However, we often forget that our eyes also need regular evaluation by a medical doctor. Degenerative diseases, such AMD, can now be successfully treated, but early detection is imperative to avoid lasting consequences."
Amsler's Grid Test
Amsler's Grid
Hold the card at reading Distance
Use Reading light
Wear Reading Goggles
Look at the central dot, report if you notice any distortion:
Amsler's Grid Test results
Here is the message from our lead consultant Professor Dr. Zia Ul Mazhry,
" A common Reason for deterioration of vision in old age is age related macular degeneration (AMD). This condition had been incurable untill recently. Many Preventive and curative treatment have become available for AMD. Please get your eyes evaluated for this common reason of legal blindness."
EyeCare America® Helps Save Seniors’ Sight
As seniors age, many will develop eye diseases that can become debilitating if not treated in time, such as AMD. The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America® program may be able to help. This year-round program is designed for seniors, age 65 and older, who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. Through EyeCare America, seniors may receive a free medical eye examination by ophthalmologists across the country who volunteer their time and services. To see if you or a loved one is eligible, visit eyecareamerica.org.
For more information on age-related macular degeneration or other eye conditions and diseases, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® website and Acuity Eye Center's Website.
About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.
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If you experience any of the following eye changes, schedule an appointment with your ophthalmologist or optometrist immediately, even if you've been to your eye doctor recently:
اگر آپ نیچے دی ہوئی آنکھوں کی تبدیلیوں میں سے کسی کے بارے میں تجربہ سےگذر چکے ہیں تو اپنے آنکھوں کے ڈاکٹر یا اوپٹومیٹرسٹ سے جلد رابطہ کریں ، اگرچہ آپ نے پہلے ہی آنکھ کو کسی دکھا رکھا ہو۔ ۔
Eye disease symptoms
Severe, sudden eye pain. اچانک اٹھنے والا شدید درد
Recurrent pain in or around the eye آنکھ کے گر دبار ہونے والی درد
Hazy, blurred, or double vision دھندلی نظر
Seeing flashes of light or sudden bright floating spots چمک اور اشکالِ نظر
Seeing rainbows or halos around lights قوس قزح جیسے رنگ اور ہالے
Seeing floating "spider websبینائی کےآگےجالے
Seeing a "curtain coming down" over one. آنکھ کے سامنے پردے کا آنا
Sensing a "cup filling up with ink" in one eye ڈیلے کا رنگین روشنائی سے بھرا ہوا محسوس ہونا
Unusual, even painful, sensitivity to light or glare.
روشنی کا چبھنا
Swollen, red eyes سرخ سوزش زدہ آنکھیں
Changes in the color of the iris قزحیہ کی رنگت کا بدلنا
White areas in the pupil of the eye پتلی میں سفیدی
Itching, burning, or a heavy discharge in the eyes خارش ہونااور رطوبت بہنا
Any sudden change in vision یکلخت بینائی میں تبدیلی
Understanding Vision Problems - Symptoms
Blurring of Vision
Nearsightedness: Blurry vision that gets worse when you look at distant objects. Your doctor will call it myopia. You may have very good close vision.
نظر کی کمزوری یا دھندلائی ہوئی نظر جو دور کی اشیاءٰ کو دیکھتے ہوئے مزید خراب ہو جاتی یے ۔آپ کا ڈاکٹر اسے مائی اوپیا کہے گا ۔ آپ کی نزدیک کی نظر بہت اچھی ہوتی ہے۔ ۔
Farsightedness: Blurry vision when you look at close up objects. Near and far objects may both look fuzzy. The doctor will say you have hyperopia.
نظر کی کمزوری یا دھندلائی ہوئی نظر جو نزدیک کی اشیاءٰ کو دیکھتے ہوئے مزید خراب ہو جاتی یے۔ دور اور نزدیک دونوں اشیاءئ آپ کو دھندلی نظر آتی ہیں ۔آپکا ڈاکٹر اسے ہائپر اوپیا کہتا یے ۔ ۔
Astigmatism: You might have blurry or double vision at any distance. You may also be nearsighted or farsighted.
آپ کو کسی بھی مقام پر دھندلا یا ڈبل نظر آ سکتا ہے۔ آپ کو دور نظری اور قریب نظری بھی ہو سکتی ہے۔ ۔
Detachedretina: You’ll notice a sudden onset of flashing lights often paired with black floaters in your vision. It won’t hurt, but at first you might see a dark curtain or veil covering a portion of your vision. Cover one eye and then the other and compare the sight in each one.
آپ کو آپ کی نظر میں کالے اشکال نظر کے ساتھ ساتھ چمکتی یوئی روشنی بھی محسوس ہو گی۔ یہ آپ کو نقصان نہیں پہنچائے گیں ،لیکن ہو سکتا ہے کہ پہلے آپ کو ایک گہرہ پردہ دکھائی دے۔ پہلےایک آنکھ کو بند کریں پھر دوسری کو بند کریں اور پھر ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ موازنہ کریں۔
Color blindness: You have trouble with shades or intensity of colors. Because it’s all about perception, you may not know there’s a problem until the doctor finds it. This genetic condition mainly affects men.
آپ کو رنگوں کے رنگ اور شدت سے مشکل ہو گی ۔ کیونکہ اس کے بارے خیال کیا جاتا ہے کہ آپ کو اس کا پتہ نہیں چلے گا لیکن آپ کا ڈاکٹر اسے سمجھ لے گا۔ یہ وراثتی بیماری ذیادہ تر مردوں کو متاثر کرتی ہے۔
color vision problems
Preventive Eye Care and Eye Examinations Are Important
Just as with annual physical examinations, it's equally important to have regular eye examinations. An annual eye examination is appropriate for most people.
It's important to discuss your health care situation with your primary care doctor and your eye doctor and make sure you follow his or her advice about ongoing appointments, medications, and/or treatments. Prevention is an important component of eye care.
Some eye conditions and diseases are hereditary and family members may need to be monitored regularly by a general physician and an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
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AEC gives due Importance to Modern Medical Devices in your Eye care
At Acuity Eye Centre we provide a great range of modern technologies to best examine your eyes for eye disease, binocular vision problems, and refractive problems (for glasses and/or contact lenses).
The equipment used by our front staff in our pre-testing room is computerised and does the following:
The autorefractor measures the curvature of your corneas (important in fitting contact lenses and sometimes in diagnosing corneal disease).
The autorefractor also estimates your refractive error (an objective estimation of what your eyeglass prescription may be). Your doctor of optometry requires another refractive testing (both objective and subjective) before a final prescription can be written.
Nidek Digital Lensometer measures the refractive power of the glasses you are already using
The Phoroptor
EyeAcuity Phoroptor
In the doctor’s examination room, he utilises a variety of specialised equipment. The phoroptor is an instrument that greatly aids in the determination of your spectacle prescription. The microscope (slit-lamp biomicroscope) is used to assess how healthy your eyes are (both inside and out). There are also handheld and headset instruments which allow for a thorough evaluation of back of the eyes (retina). Dilation with eye drops is often required.
Visual Field Testing
EyeAcuity Humphrey Visual field
Visual field testing is an automated, computerised instrument that tests the sensitivity of various points in your peripheral vision. This is useful when looking for glaucoma, pituitary tumours, visual field loss from strokes and many other situations.
OCT
EyeAcuity OCT Machine
OCT is a tool to aid in the diagnosis and management of retinal disease (such as age-related macular degeneration, cystoid macular oedema, macular holes) and glaucoma. It uses light to scan the retina and optic disc to give a cross-sectional (that is to say three dimensional) image of those regions.” It allows more accurate and faster diagnosis of these conditions which ultimately means better care for the patient.
It is not used for peripheral retinal problems such as retinal detachments.
Additionally, there are other tests/procedures the doctor may recommend after the eye exam. These include visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and pachymetery.
Digital Slit Lamp Photography
Digital Slit Lamp Photography
Slit lamp photography to practice can offer several advantages. The fine detail can allow detection of slight changes of corneal findings, such as resolving corneal infections or edema. These recordings can also enhance patient care when a patient is being followed by multiple physicians for the same condition. By projecting the images to a larger screen, these photos can also serve as excellent teaching tools for patients to explain everything from meibomian gland disease to cataracts.
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Eye exams for children are very important to insure your child's eyes are healthy and have no vision problems that could interfere with school performance and potentially affect your child's safety.
When should a child's eye be examined?
AOA recommends an eye exam every two years if no vision correction is required. Children who need eyeglasses or contact lenses should be examined annually or as recommended by their optometrist or ophthalmologist. AOP recommends that parents should book their children in for a sight test around the age of three, so that conditions are picked up and treated early. After the first test, the NHS recommends that children have regular eye tests at least once every two years.
Eye Testing For Infants
Babies should be able to see as well as adults in terms of focusing ability, color vision and depth perception by 6 months of age.
To assess whether your baby's eyes are developing normally, the doctor typically will use the following tests:
Tests of pupil responses evaluate whether the eye's pupil opens and closes properly in the presence or absence of light.
"Fixate and follow" testing determines whether your baby's eyes are able to fixate on and follow an object such as a light as it moves.
Infants should be able to fixate on an object soon after birth and follow an object by the time they are 3 months old.
Preferential looking involves using cards that are blank on one side with stripes on the other side to attract the gaze of an infant to the stripes. In this way, vision capabilities can be assessed without the use of a typical eye chart.
Role of Hand held devices in eye examination of Children
Handheld Slit Lamp and Refracto Keratometer at EyeAcuity Clinic
Acuity eye centre Lahore give due attention and importance to proper eye examination of your child. The hand held slit lamp is used to examine the child in a cot or mother"s lap. The recently installed Japanese Retinomax Handheld Autu Refracto Keratometer is considered to be one of the best and the most accurate instrument to measure Refractive errors and corneal power in Children.
A child being examined in mother" lap at Acuity Eye Centre
The beauty with these state of handheld devices is that the patient" eyes may examined in sitting, standing and lying positions even in mother" lap.
EyeAcuity Lead Consultant Doctor Zia ul Mazhry Measuring Refraction of a Child with Retinomax Handheld Refractometer
Enhancement in facility for Children Eye Examination and Measurements at Acuity Eye Centre Lahore Pakistan
Nikon Handheld Retinomax Auturefracto Keratometer and Slitlamp for Children Eye Examination and Measurements Installed at Acuity Eye Centre Lahore Pakistan.
Acuity Eye Centre welcomes you for the care your eyes and your kids's eyes need.
The waiting Lounge of acuity Eye Centre Lahore Pakistan
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Obviously, with so many possible causes, the symptoms of eye infection can vary a lot. What a person feels generally depends more on where the infection is rather than on what's causing it.
Common symptoms of conjunctivitis include:
redness and itching
discharge
viral conjunctivitis: discharge is usually watery or mucous-like
bacterial conjunctivitis: discharge is thick and can be white, yellow, or green
feels like there is sand in the eye
crusting over of the eyelid
Common symptoms of keratitis and other frontal eye infections are:
pain, itching, or sensation of a foreign body in the eye
photosensitivity (aversion to bright light)
redness or small red lines in the white of the eye
discharge of yellow pus that may be crusty on waking up - a possible sign of bacterial infection
Unfortunately, diseases that damage the retina, the optic nerve, or the blood vessels that feed them often cause no pain at all. The primary symptom is deteriorating vision, which is usually stoppable but not reversible. That's why it's vital to get your eyes checked regularly. One possible symptom of internal eye damage is floaters, tiny fragments in the liquid inside the eye. You see tiny bubbles or dark spots slowly falling through your line of vision. Everyone has a few floaters - you should only worry if you notice a sudden increase in them.
Almost all eye infections accompany disease in some other part of the body, even if it's just a cold. Some but not all of these diseases have clear symptoms. Be on the lookout for eye pain or visual symptoms if you have any of the diseases listed in the "Causes" section of this article.
Serious complications of an eye infection include damage to the retina and the formation of scars and ulcers in the cornea that can obstruct vision. Some infections, like syphilis, can also provoke glaucoma. Moreover, eye problems are often the only visible symptom of wider infections. Chlamydia, for example, often causes no genital symptoms, but can cause infertility and heart damage if left untreated.
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