Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections Written By: Kierstan Boyd Reviewed By: Odalys Mendoza MD Jun. 23, 2020 Millions of people wear contact lenses safely every day. But there is a risk of getting an eye infection from them. Keratitis is the most common eye infection from wearing contact lenses. It is when the cornea—the clear, dome-shaped window of the eye —...
Month: <span>July 2020</span>
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Veneral warts and the eyes
Sex and the Eyes: Venereal Warts and the Eyes Venereal warts (condylomata acuminata) are a viral infection that’s passed on by direct contact with wart tissue. The warts can show up on the eyelids, mouth, or genital or anal mucous membranes. In the eye, venereal warts can cause skin-colored bumps and long-term irritation of the surface...
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Gonorrhea and the eyes
Sex and the Eyes: Gonorrhea and the Eyes Gonorrhea can infect the genitals, anus, throat and eyes. It is usually spread by partners with few or no symptoms. Gonorrhea can be treated with medication, but in recent years some strains have become resistant to the medications used most often. When gonorrhea infects the eyes, it can...
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Syphilis and the eyes
Sex and the Eyes: Syphilis and the Eyes Syphilis is an STD that usually causes sores and rashes. It can have much more serious—even deadly—effects on the body if not treated. Thankfully, syphilis can be cured with antibiotics in the early stages. However, damage that’s done to the body before treatment often can’t be reversed....
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Herpes and the eyes
Sex and the Eyes: Herpes and thr Eyes: There are two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Type I causes cold sores or fever blisters. Nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population has been exposed to Type I herpes at some point in their life. Type II HSV causes genital herpes. Either type of...
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