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Subscribe to Our NewsletterIt's important not to treat a viral infection as if it were bacterial, as permanent scarring of the cornea and loss of vision can result.
Eye infections are common, and caused by a wide variety of bacteria and viruses. When treating an eye infection, it is important to identify the agent causing the infection. Bacterial infections must be treated very differently from viral infections.
It's important not to treat a viral infection as if it were bacterial, as permanent scarring of the cornea and loss of vision can result. It is sometimes necessary to culture infections to identify the bacterial agent. Often, broad spectrum treatment is initiated while waiting for the culture results.
A viral infection requires totally different treatment. It is dangerous to treat a viral infection using medications designed for bacterial infections. Microscopic corneal analysis differentiates between viral and bacterial infections. It is very important not to treat an infection with medication you already have if the agent hasn’t been identified. Get infections looked at early-on in the process to insure that it gets treated properly and safely.