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606 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
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305-545-9292
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2801 West 12th Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33130
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305-805-9500
Kendall
10860 sw 88th St #200
Miami, FL 33176
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305-595-1300
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6090 Bird Road
Miami, FL 33155
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305-661-6336
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There are many ways eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi or viruses. This can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are:
Signs of an eye infection may include:
Your eyes may often water or tear up. You may notice a small amount of white or creamy drainage at times. If you have no pain or other symptoms, home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area or the lacrimal sacs. Any signs of infection along with a change in your vision or other symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor.
Infection can develop in the eye from irritation, such as getting a small amount of a chemical in the eye. Infection can also occur after a minor eye injury or a small scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye infections can damage the eye very quickly. Infections can be more severe in people who wear contact lenses. If you think you may have an eye infection, remove your contacts and wear your glasses. Shingles affect the nerves of the eye and can cause symptoms, such as swelling, pain, and drainage, similar to the infection of the eye. If the eye has been injured-scratched, cut, punctured, or burned, a current tetanus shot is recommended.
All these medical treatments are available at Fox Medical Centers in Florida.
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