Eye infections can be an indication of a number of possible conditions. The following list of symptoms will help to narrow down the cause.
Symptoms
Symptoms
- Pink or red eye
- Red, swollen eyelid
- Drainage from the eye that crusts over at night and may seal eye shut
Likely Cause: Bacterial conjunctivitis
Symptoms
- Cold or other respiratory virus symptoms
- Pink, irritated, swollen eyes
- Tearing
- Watery discharge
- Eyes may be crusty
Likely Cause: Viral Conjunctivitis
Symptoms
- Red, teary, swollen, itchy eyes
- Bloodshot eyes
- Runny nose and sneezing
- Stringy discharge
- Family history of allergies
Likely Cause: Allergic conjunctivitis
Symptoms
- Red, pus-filled bump on edge or inside of eyelid
- Tearing
- Tenderness
Likely Cause: Sty
Symptoms
- Small, firm bump within the eyelid that is somewhat painful
- Bump is larger than the typical sty and is farther from the edge of the eyelid
- Occurs after having a sty
Likely Cause: Chalazion
Symptoms
- Red, swollen, itchy, and scaly eyelids
- Drainage that becomes crusty at night
- Tearing or dry eye
- Loss of eyelashes
- Eyelashes growing in odd direction
- Eyes may burn or feel gritty
Likely Cause: Blepharitis
Symptoms
- Upper and lower eyelids are red and swollen
- Tenderness
- Eyes may be hard to open
- Tearing
- Fever
Likely Cause: Periorbital cellulitis
