Eye Infections

You may at some point suffer from an eye infection that needs treatment from a professional. Eye infections can quickly spread from one eye to the other, within your household, and they can cause debilitating symptoms. It can be important to get help for eye infections as soon as you notice symptoms, as infections might lead to other complications. With the help of an optometrist, you can get closer to curing your infection before it gets out of hand.

At Jackson Eye, our eye doctor in Fairburn, GA, is here to provide eye care for eye infections, vision disorders, and other types of vision issues. We can help you and the rest of your family see clearly by providing eye care for eye infections.

What Causes Eye Infections?

Just like infections in other parts of the body, your eyes can be susceptible to foreign invaders such as fungi, viruses, and bacteria. These can lead to infections, some of which are incredibly common. For instance, conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is one of the most common types of eye infections and can impact the health of your children or adults alike.

Other types of eye infections might be due to allergens, such as those caused by seasonal allergies. In addition, trauma to the eye such as a scratched cornea can also leave you prone to infections. Because there are so many different causes of infections, it's important to visit our optometrist who can determine if your symptoms, such as red and swollen eyes, eye pain, discharge, and blurry vision can be attributed to eye infections.

Other symptoms you might experience include sensitivity to light, fevers, and inability to fully open your eyes. If you notice these symptoms, schedule an appointment with our optometrist.

How Does an Optometrist Help?

Our optometrist can conduct an eye exam to determine if you are currently suffering from an infection. This may consist of a vision test, shining a light into your eye, and using computer imaging to look at the structure of your eye. She may then prescribe antibiotics, eyedrops, and recommend advice to help you heal from your eye infection. Our optometrist can also conduct follow-up care if you want to check in on the status of your eye infection. 

Help See Clearly and Feel Relief from Eye Infections with Eye Care from Our Eye Doctor

Call us at (770) 629-4351 to schedule an appointment and get the help of our optometrist at Jackson Eye serving Fairburn, GA. Our eye doctor is here to give eye care for your eye infections.