- According to CNN, people who wear their contact lenses overnight have a much greater risk of acquiring an infection in the eye's cornea. Always disinfect and soak your contact lenses while you sleep.
- Corneal infections can be caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses. Common causes of infection include severe dry eyes, an abrasion, a foreign object in the eye, severe allergies and an inflammatory disorder.
- Symptoms of a corneal infection may include eye pain, redness, burning, itching, watery eyes, discharge, sensitivity to light, a white patch on the cornea and impaired vision.
- Your doctor can diagnose your corneal infection by running tests such as a visual acuity test, a tear test, a refraction test, a slit-lamp exam and by measuring and examining the cornea. Your doctor may also run blood tests to check for an underlying disorder.
- Corneal infections are often treated with antibiotics. Your doctor may also prescribe anti-viral or anti-fungal eye drops, as well as corticosteroid eye drops. If the damage is severe, you may need a corneal transplant.
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