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  2. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    The infection usually begins in one eye but may spread easily to the other eye. [ citation needed ] Viral conjunctivitis manifests as a fine, diffuse pinkness of the conjunctiva which may be mistaken for iritis , but corroborative signs on microscopy , particularly numerous lymphoid follicles on the tarsal conjunctiva, and sometimes a punctate ...

  3. Uveitis - Wikipedia

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    Uveitis may arise spontaneously, have a genetic component, or be associated with an autoimmune disease or infection. While the eye is a relatively protected environment, its immune mechanisms may be overcome resulting in inflammation and tissue destruction associated with T-cell activation.

  4. Endophthalmitis - Wikipedia

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    Endophthalmitis, or endophthalmia, is inflammation of the interior cavity of the eye, usually caused by an infection.It is a possible complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery, and can result in loss of vision or loss of the eye itself. [1]

  5. Doctors expect more infections from eyedrops that may be ...

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    Eye infections from tainted eyedrops may be more widespread, doctors worry. The CDC is investigating dozens of serious infections caused by a drug-resistant bacteria.

  6. Wait—Why Are There Floaters in My Eyes? - AOL

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    Eye infections "Eye infections can cause floaters if the infection is severe enough to cause white blood cells to be released into the eye to try to fight off the infection," Dr. Bert explains. 5.

  7. Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, also known as epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, is a contagious eye infection, a type of adenovirus disease caused by adenoviruses. [1] It typically presents as a conjunctivitis with a sudden onset of a painful red eye, watery discharge and feeling that something is in the eye. [3]

  8. Ophthalmia - Wikipedia

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    It results in congestion of the eyeball, often eye-watering, redness and swelling, itching and burning, and a general feeling of irritation under the eyelids. Ophthalmia can have different causes, such as infection from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or may result from a physical trauma to the eye, chemical irritation, and allergies.

  9. Adenovirus infection - Wikipedia

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    Adenovirus eye infection may present as a pinkish-red eye. [2] Six to nine days following exposure to adenovirus, one or both eyes, typically in children, may be affected in association with fever, pharyngitis and lymphadenopathy (pharyngoconjunctival fever (PCF)). [6] The onset is usually sudden, and there is often rhinitis. [2]