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- NCI2016_CTCAE_1602D:A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the eye.|NCI2016_02D:An infectious process affecting any part of the eye. Causes include viruses and bacteria. Symptoms include itching and discomfort in the eye, watery eyes, eye pain and discharge, and blurring vision. Representative examples include pink eye, blepharitis, and trachoma.|MSH2017_2016_08_12: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.|MEDLINEPLUS_20151021:<p>Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are</p> <ul> <li> Conjunctivitis - also known as <a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pinkeye.html'>pinkeye</a>. Conjunctivitis is often due to an infection. Children frequently get it, and it is very contagious. </li> <li>Stye - a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from your skin get into the hair follicle of an eyelash.</li> </ul> <p>Symptoms of eye infections may include redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain, or problems with vision. Treatment depends on the cause of the infection and may include compresses, eye drops, creams, or antibiotics.</p>|CSP2006:invasion and growth of microorganisms in the eye; may be clinically inapparent or result in local cellular injury; occurs either on the external surface of the eye or intraocularly with probable inflammation, visual impairment, or blindness.