eye infection

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Noun eye infection has 1 sense

sty, stye, hordeolum, eye infection - an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
--₁ is a kind of infection

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Eye Infection

An eye infection refers to an inflammation or infection of the eye, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can occur in various parts of the eye, such as the eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea, or inside the eye.

Samples sentences:

The poor hygiene practices made him vulnerable to an eye infection.
If you experience redness, itching, or discharge from your eye, it may be a sign of an eye infection.
She had to visit an ophthalmologist to treat her severe eye infection.