Last Updated on November 9, 2020
Let your doctor diagnose you and advise you about treatment options. These are usually symptoms of serious complications such as Keratitis: an inflammation or injury to the cornea that, if not properly treated, can become very dangerous. Keratitis could be chronic or infective (viral, bacterial, fungal, amoebic, or parasitic), with its treatment varying accordingly. Glaucoma: this term refers to a comprehensive group of diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve and directly affect vision. Some of them (acute glaucoma, for example) could even eventually lead to permanent vision loss. Scleritis: this is an inflammatory disease that attacks the sclera. It usually causes pain, and could also lead to permanent vision loss. Iritis: iritis is caused by the inflammation of the uvea (the uvea involves the ciliary body, the iris, and choroid). This condition is very dangerous, as shown by the fact that, in 2004, it was responsible for more than 10% of the blindness in the United States, according to a study published by the magazine “Ophthalmology”. Eye injuries: in case you suffered some accident that affected your eyes, you should go immediately to the hospital. If not properly treated (or if treatment is delayed), physical or chemical injuries of the eye could seriously threaten your vision. Also, if your workplace requires the use of protection glasses, always use them!
