Eye Infections Walnut Creek

At Shigio Optometric Group, our Walnut Creek eye care includes expert treatment of eye infections, using the most progressive instruments, such as the Reichert digital vision chart which guarantees you the most accurate eye exam. Your eyes can get infections from bacteria or viruses, in different parts of your eye, and may affect one eye or both eyes. Also known as pinkeye, one common eye infection is conjunctivitis. Children frequently get this, and it is highly contagious. Another common eye infection is a stye, a bump on your eyelid that appears when bacteria from your skin gets into the hair follicle of an eyelash. Symptoms of eye infections can include swelling, redness, discharge, itching, pain, or problems with vision. Treatments depend on the cause of the infection but the contagious nature of these common infections need to be taken very seriously, especially with children playing and at school.

Eye Doctor in Walnut Creek

Contact lens wearers are also at risk of combatting parasites that enter the eye and cause a serious vision-threatening infection called keratitis. This is why our Walnut Creek eye care specialists educate our contact lens wearing patients to be aware, and observe and practice certain safety tips, such as not swimming while wearing contacts. If you do wear contact lenses when swimming, or relaxing in a hot tub, be sure to remove and disinfect your lenses immediately afterward. Fortunately, most common bacterial eye infections will clear up with prompt treatment, such as prescription antibiotic ointments, eye drops, and compresses.

Many common viral eye infections resolve on their own, but antiviral eye drops will be prescribed in cases of severe viral infections. In order to reduce inflammation, certain viral eye infections will require precise dispensing of steroid eye drops. Common eye infections can be prevented by washing your hands before touching your eyes or eyelids, and before handling your contact lenses. Our patient-focused practice is dedicated to your well-being and wants to be sure you aren’t living too long with any type of eye infection. As soon as any symptoms appear, be sure to call Shigio Optometric Group to make an appointment.

Contact Lens Infections Walnut Creek
325 N. Wiget Lane, STE 120
Walnut Creek, California 94598
925-478-3939

By Shigio Optometric Group

May 5, 2014