Learning Objectives

1. Recognize manifestations of common eye infections

2. Characterize the common pathogens causing infections of the eyes
3. Discuss the appropriate laboratory diagnosis and treatment of each infection
4. Propose measures to prevent the development of eye infections
General Introduction

 Forms of eye infections:

1. Conjunctivitis
2. Keratitis
3. Keratoconjunctivitis
Bacterial Infections
 Bacterial Conjunctivitis
 Known as pink eye conjunctivitis and is highly contagious
 Five possible modes of transmission
 Etiologic Agents
1. Haemophilus influenzae biogroup aegyptius
2. Streptococcus pneumoniae
3. Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
4. Chlamydia trachomatis
 Conjunctivitis typically acquired through swimming in poorly- or non-chlorinated swimming pool
 Inclusion conjunctivitis as infection of newborns
 Trachoma
5. Neisseria gonorrheae
Viral Infections
 General Properties
 May take the form of conjunctivitis, keratitis, or keratoconjunctivitis
 Airborne, highly contagious
 Self-limited infection
 No purulent eye dischrge
 Etiologic Agents
1. Adenoviruses
2. Enterovirus 70 and Coxsackie 24 virus
3. Herpes implex virus
4. Measles virus