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Eye Infections

Medical Definition: Infection, moderate to severe, caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses, which occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific infect dis (IM); DF: EYE INFECT
Previously Indexed: Eye Diseases (1966-1989)
Eye Infections Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Corneal Ulcer - Loss of epithelial tissue from the surface of the cornea due to progressive erosion and necrosis of the tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Eye Infections, Fungal - Infection by a variety of fungi, usually through four possible mechanisms: superficial infection producing conjunctivitis, keratitis, or lacrimal obstruction; extension of infection from neighboring structures - skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx; direct introduction during surgery or accidental penetrating trauma; or via the blood or lymphatic routes in patients with underlying mycoses.

Eye Infections Medical Definitions and Terms

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