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Types of eye Infections

Fungal Keratitis
Fungal Keratitis

Fungal keratitis is an infection of the cornea. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window of the front of your eye and focuses light into your eye. Fungal keratitis can develop quickly from an eye injury or contact lens use.

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Other Viral eye Infections (Viral Keratitis)
Other Viral eye Infections (Viral Keratitis)

The most common cause of keratitis is injury or infection, but this eye issue may develop for a range of other reasons. Viral, fungal, parasitic and bacterial infections may cause this condition, and an infectious keratitis can happen after an injury to the cornea. However, an injury may also lead to inflammation of the cornea without the presence of a secondary infection.

Photosensitivity (Aversion to Bright Light)
Photosensitivity (Aversion to Bright Light)

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Pink eye, or Conjunctivitis
Pink eye, or Conjunctivitis

Viral conjunctivitis is the most common type of pink eye. This conjunctivitis is very contagious and often spreads through schools and other crowded places. It usually causes burning, red eyes with a watery discharge.

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Tears
Tears

Secondly, eye infections are also classified according to what's causing them. Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS), for example, is caused by a fungus (the condition is also called chorioretinitis). It generally attacks the blood supply of the retina, on the inner rear surface of the eye.

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