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What causes a fungal eye infection?Various types of fungi can get into the eye and cause an eye infection. Possible types of fungi that can cause an infection include: Usually, the fungus gets into the eye through an injury, such as accidentally scratching the eye with a tree branch. Less commonly, a person may have a fungal infection in their body, and it travels to the eyes. Risks of developing a fungal eye infectionAnyone can develop a fungal eye infection, but there are certain things that may increase a person’s risk, such as the following:
SymptomsIn some cases, the symptoms of a fungal eye infection can develop quickly after exposure to fungi, but in other instances, it can take several weeks after an exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms are similar to other types of eye infections, such as bacterial infections. Symptoms of a fungal eye infection may include:
If you develop any symptoms of an eye infection, it is best to see a doctor right away. Whether it is a fungal infection or some other type of infection, a proper diagnosis is vital. TreatmentTreatment for a fungal eye infection should start immediately to reduce the risk of permanent damage to the eyes or vision loss. The exact treatment may depend on the severity of the infection and whether fungal ulcers have developed. Different topical antifungal treatments may be an option, such as natamycin eye drops. In some cases, if a fungal eye infection is severe or not treatable with eye drops alone, oral medication is given. In the most serious cases, or if someone cannot take an oral medication, antifungal drugs are administered intravenously. PreventionIt may not always be possible to prevent a fungal infection, but there are certain steps a person can take to decrease the likelihood. Consider the following suggestions:
If you have any questions about fungal eye infections, please give us a call. Also, do not hesitate to seek help if you have signs of a fungal eye infection. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the prognosis. If you would like to ask whether an appointment with one of our eye doctors would be appropriate at this time, call our office at 508-746-8600. | CLICK HERE to sign up for our eye health / care newsletter and have it delivered automatically to your inbox each month! Categories All RSS Feed
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Skin Conditions Around the Eyes
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There are a number of conditions that affect the skin around the eyes and eyelids. Find out what they are and how these skin conditions can be treated.
Eyelid Contact Dermatitis
Eyelid cosmetics and cleansers can cause an irritant or allergic reaction in patients sensitive to them, triggering itching, burning and redness together with blistering and scaliness. If an allergy is suspected, a patch test can be done to confirm this and to ascertain the cosmetic or chemical responsible. Avoidance of the cosmetic will cure the condition.
Eye drops, contact lens and medicaments may also cause eyelid contact dermatitis. If you have eyelid dermatitis, you should consult your doctor. Eyelid dermatitis treatment may involve creams, and you may be referred to a dermatologist for an allergy test if necessary.
Atopic Dermatitis Skin Condition
Atopic dermatitis is a genetic skin disorder and often affects the eyelids. The skin may be red and scaly, and oozing and itching are common.
Sometimes the eye lining and eyelids are also affected, resulting in a sore eye. There is watery eye discharge, and patients may find their eyes sensitive to light. If the eyelid or eye itself is affected, your doctor will prescribe some eye drops and creams. Many patients are also allergic to house dust, which can aggravate eye inflammation.
Bacterial Skin Infection (Impetigo or Conjunctivitis)
Like the skin elsewhere, the eyelids can be infected by bacteria. The eyes will show a thick, sticky, yellow discharge, and the eyelids may be red with yellow crusts. Impetigo is most commonly seen in children. Good hygiene and antibiotics are needed to clear bacterial infections.
Xanthelasma Skin Condition
These are flat to slightly raised yellowish plaques on the upper and lower eyelids. They are associated with high blood cholesterol or triglycerides levels in about 20 percent of people with this condition. Sometimes there will be a family history of similar problems. The xanthelasma can be excised surgically or by laser or chemical treatment. Such lesions may recur. Patients with high cholesterol or triglyceride should have their lipid level controlled before surgery.
Syringoma
These are tiny, harmless skin-coloured growths on the eyelids, which may run in families. Syringoma are enlarged, underdeveloped sweat glands that usually appear during adolescence and adulthood. Most people choose to leave these skin growths alone, but they can be removed surgically by laser or excision for cosmetic reasons.
Skin Tags
Skin tags are small, harmless skin-coloured outgrowths of skin that can be seen around the eyes and eyelids. Similar outgrowths are often also seen on the neck and chest. Treatment is not necessary, but they can be easily removed surgically for cosmetic reasons.
Milia
These are small white or yellowish-white skin growths often seen on the eyelids or temple and are caused by obstructed sweat ducts. They are very small and resemble millet seeds. They can be removed surgically for cosmetic reasons.
Dark Rings Around The Eyes
Darkened pigmentation of the eyelids is common in many dark-skinned people. In many cases, the darkening seems to vary with stress or lack of sleep. There is no effective treatment for the condition, which may be inherited or constitutional, but the condition is benign and is not a sign of illness.
Naevus of Ota Skin Condition
This is a birthmark that occurs at birth or shortly after birth as a patch of blue-black discolouration on the cheek, temple and eyelids and on the white of the eye. Usually, one side of the face is affected, although occasionally, discolouration appears on both sides of the face. The pigmentation can be reduced by pigment laser surgery. Patients will require multiple treatments at two- to three-monthly intervals. Only the pigmentation on the skin can be treated.
Strawberry Naevus
These are vascular birthmarks (birthmarks in the veins). They can appear as a large, red, soft growth on the eyelids. The growth will continue to enlarge and grow as the baby grows older, but the growth will slowly regress spontaneously when the child is three to four years old. If the vascular growths are small, they can be left alone to await spontaneous regression. If large and encroaching on the eyelid, vision may be affected, and the child should then receive treatment. Treatment options include oral medication, injections and laser surgery.
Port-wine Stain
These are also vascular birthmarks, which appear as flat, red patches on the eyelids and the cheek at birth. The vascular birthmarks increase in thickness, and small blebs (irregular bulges) of blood vessels may be seen. Unlike strawberry naevus, port-wine stains do not disappear spontaneously as the child grows older, and treatment is necessary. Most port-wine stains respond to vascular laser. Patients will need multiple laser treatments at three-monthly intervals to achieve optimal results.
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Weather, fungus and 8 more reasons why there is a burning sensation in the eyes
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If your eyes feel discomfort after prolonged exposure to the sun or working at the computer, a burning sensation occurs – this is unpleasant, but most often not dangerous. But sometimes burning eyelids can be a sign of a serious problem.
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Our eyes give us up to 90% of information about the world around us. Therefore, it is important that the vision is sharp, and you do not experience any discomfort during visual stress. But there are situations when the eyes are irritated, itching or burning, a feeling of sand in the eyes. Often this is also accompanied by reddening of the proteins, we rub our eyes, often only worsening the situation and increasing irritation.
But when is the burning sensation unpleasant, but not dangerous, and when is it urgent to see a doctor? Vladimir Ageev, an ophthalmologist, candidate of medical sciences, answered these questions for Doctor Peter.
There are many reasons, but not all are dangerous
Burning and itching in the eyes can be caused by various causes – both external factors and health problems. In the first case, it is not difficult to solve the problem: it is enough to eliminate the “irritant”, give your eyes a rest, apply something cold to them or drip drops. However, if the symptom occurs regularly and causes severe discomfort, then you should consult an ophthalmologist (oculist). We will single out two groups of causes of burning – those that are not related to vision and the second group – problems that are directly related to it.
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Factors not related to vision
In these cases, there are no problems with the eyes themselves, but negative external influences can provoke burning and redness, discomfort.
Bad ecology
Very often, burning in the eyes is associated with the negative impact of the environment. Exhaust fumes, smog, smoke from factory chimneys, dust on the streets – all these factors can irritate the eye membrane, cause itching and a “sandy feeling” in the eyes.
Abuse of gadgets and long work at the computer
The problem of “burning” eyes and eyelids is often faced by representatives of professions associated with working at a computer. This symptom accompanies eye strain, which occurs due to too much sitting in front of the monitor and the abuse of various gadgets. The best prevention in this case will be a simple observance of visual hygiene – small but regular breaks, gymnastics for the eyes, a properly equipped workplace, etc.
Sunburn
Contrary to popular misconception, our eyes can get sunburnt. However, like any other part of the skin. To protect from the sun’s rays, before going out, do not forget to apply eye protection to the area around the eyes. If it was not possible to prevent a burn, use ointments or creams with panthenol or aloe extract. They will relieve burning sensation, cool and moisturize damaged skin.
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Heat
The combination of high temperatures and dry air adversely affect the tear film, which is responsible for protecting and moisturizing the cornea of the eye. Due to the heat, it dries out too quickly and does not have time to recover in time.
Reaction to aggressive substances
Burning in the eyes is a common reaction to contact with aggressive substances. First of all, chemical origin. These can be components of cosmetics, chlorinated water in pools, household chemicals. Itching can also be caused by organic compounds found in certain foods. For example, onions and chii peppers give this effect.
Allergic reactions
Burning eyes are considered a common side effect of allergies. In this case, pollen, animal hair, mold and fungal spores can act as allergens.
Associated with vision
In addition to external factors, there are a number of causes of burning that are directly related to the organ of vision and are caused by various ophthalmological diseases.
Conjunctivitis – inflammation of the mucous membrane
Itching and burning are typical symptoms of conjunctivitis – inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. This disease is usually either associated with allergies, or manifests itself against a bacterial or viral infection.
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Blepharitis – inflammation of the eyelids
Blepharitis is a whole complex of eye diseases characterized by inflammation of the eyelids. In most cases, the disease is chronic. In addition to burning in the eyes and eyelids, its symptoms include redness and swelling along the contour of the eyelids, increased tearing and eye fatigue, loss and gluing of eyelashes.
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea of the eye. Most often, the disease occurs with corneal injuries, allergies, beriberi, or various infections of the eye: viral, bacterial, fungal. Sometimes the cause is also damage to the facial nerves located near the eyes.
Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome is a fairly common eye problem. With this disease, there is a malfunction of the tear film. It ceases to maintain the normal level of moisture in the eye, which leads to a constant feeling of dryness, itching, burning and redness. External factors can aggravate the problem: dry climate, insufficient indoor humidity, smoking, poor ecology, etc.
Text author:Alena Paretskaya
What fungus looks like on the skin
Many people are interested in what fungus looks like on the skin. Usually we are talking about a weeping spot, the area of the epidermis begins to itch and peel off. Most often, a fungal disease multiplies against the background of heat and high humidity, this is an ideal environment for it. The probability of catching it increases when visiting public baths, pools. The main signs of the disease:
- redness;
- dry;
- itching;
- peeling.
What drugs are prescribed against fungus on the skin?
Various means are used against the fungus on the skin , among them there are budget and more expensive ones. Medications can be prescribed by a dermatologist, cosmetologist. As for the specialty, to obtain it, you need to study for 6 years, become a general practitioner. Next, you need to study for 2 years in an internship in the direction of Dermatology. And another six months to get a diploma of Cosmetologist. Beauticians often have to treat dermatological patients.
Well helps spray from the fungus on the skin. Many doctors prescribe Lamisil with Exoderil to patients. They have an effect on a number of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke mycosis, and are practically devoid of side effects.
It is possible to get rid of yeast-like fungi with the help of Bifosin, Candida, Clotrimazole. They have a fast action. Their fatty consistency provides effective softening of the epidermis, elimination of dryness and itching with peeling. They accelerate healing and restore the affected skin.
Treatment of skin fungus with drugs, reviews of which are mostly positive, make it possible to quickly solve the problem. In the treatment of such an ailment, ointments have proven themselves perfectly.
Infection of the epidermis by a fungus is called ringworm. Pathology develops under the influence of microscopic spores that are on the skin of almost all people. When immunity falls, the rapid reproduction of fungi begins. Whitish spots appear on the surface of the epidermis, symptoms such as itching and burning occur. Often there are scabs from dead skin particles.
Skin fungus treatment drugs inexpensive but effective will take time anyway. For a couple of days this problem will not be solved. The therapeutic course takes from 3 months.
Fungoderyl is often prescribed to fight the fungus. It has a flexible nozzle that provides precise application, it has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. This is an economical tool to use, which has a lot of positive reviews. It is recommended to use it once a day.
Fungus affects people of different sex and age. The disease can affect the legs, arms, back of the foot. Often the fungus appears between the fingers. There are many varieties of it. The fungus on the nails is the most difficult to treat. Ointments with creams help to stop the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. It is necessary to use topical preparations according to the instructions, consult a doctor.