Eye Infections

EyeHelp|Eye Infections

Fungal Eye Infections

Fungal eye infections happen when fungi overcome your eye's natural defences, especially in people with weakened immunity or who wear contact lenses.

Herpes Infections in the Eye

Herpes simplex virus can infect your eye's cornea, causing painful inflammation and redness that needs treatment.

Shingles in the Eye

When shingles affects the eye, it can cause serious damage to your vision and needs prompt treatment.

Symptoms and Causes of Keratitis

Keratitis causes eye redness, pain, and vision problems when the cornea becomes inflamed from injury, infection, or illness.

Toxocariasis and the Eye

A parasitic worm from pet faeces can infect the eye and cause blindness if left untreated.

What is Trachomatis?

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common STI that can cause infertility, and it's also the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide.