Bacterial eye infections cause red, swollen, itchy eyes with yellow or green discharge. Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is the most common type. Staphylococci and streptococci are the most common bacteria causing infections. Styes are also caused by bacterial infections. Avoid sharing makeup, contact lenses, and linens to prevent the spread of infection.
The most common symptoms of a bacterial eye infection are red, swollen, itchy eyes. The eyes may water and release a yellow or green discharge. In some cases, the skin around the eyes and eyelids can become flaky. Someone with an infection may also experience eye pain, sensitivity to light, and in some cases may even have blurry vision.
Any eye inflammation, whether caused by a bacterial infection, a viral infection, or an eye injury, is referred to as conjunctivitis. Commonly, conjunctivitis is referred to as pink eye. Bacterial conjunctivitis is the most common type and causes inflammation of the membranes in the white part of the eye and inside the eyelids. With this type of infection, symptoms often start with inflammation in only one eye, but the infection and symptoms often spread to the other eye.
The most common bacteria that cause eye infections are staphylococci and streptococci. A person with one of these bacterial infections may wake up with crusty eyes that are hard to open. This occurs due to the accumulation of discharge during sleep. You may need to apply a compress soaked in warm water to your eyes to loosen the discharge so that your eyes can be fully opened.
Bacterial eye infections occur when certain types of bacteria enter the eye and begin to reproduce. The most common sources of bacteria are the sinuses, contact lenses, and direct contact with another person who has a contagious eye infection. Additional symptoms include burning eyes and a feeling of irritation and grittiness in the eyes. This feeling is often worse when first waking up.
When a bacterial eye infection is present, do not use eye makeup and contact lenses. To prevent the spread of bacteria, make-up, contact lens supplies, and bed and bath linens should not be shared with other people. Frequent hand washing is the best practice to prevent the spread of an eye infection.
Another type of eye disease caused by a bacterial infection is a stye. A stye occurs when the sebaceous glands along the edges of the eyelid become infected. The main symptom is a pimple-like bump on the edge of the eyelid. A stye is sensitive to touch and the eyelid is tender. A person may also experience sensitivity to light, additional tearing, and a gritty sensation in the eye.
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