Eye Infections
Synopsis of Eye Infections
Eye infections occur when harmful microorganisms—such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—invade any part of the eye or surrounding tissues. These infections can affect different structures, including the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), cornea (keratitis), eyelid (blepharitis or stye), or deeper tissues like the uvea or optic nerve. Symptoms vary by type but commonly include redness, swelling, itching, pain, blurred vision, eye discharge, light sensitivity, and tearing.
Bacterial infections (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae) often cause yellow or green discharge and may require antibiotic drops. Viral infections (commonly from adenovirus or herpes simplex) typically produce watery discharge and may spread rapidly between people. Fungal and parasitic infections are rare but more serious and often affect contact lens users or those with eye trauma.
Most infections are mild and resolve with supportive care, but untreated or severe infections can damage vision or spread. Proper hygiene, avoiding contact lens overuse, and minimizing eye contact with unclean hands or water sources can prevent many cases.
When to see a doctor:
Consult an eye care provider if symptoms persist beyond 2–3 days, worsen, include vision changes, severe pain, or if there is significant swelling, discharge, or light sensitivity. Rapid treatment is essential to prevent complications, especially in corneal infections.
Natural remedies for Eye Infections
Warm Compresses: Soothes discomfort, loosens discharge, and may speed recovery for styes or bacterial conjunctivitis.
Saline Rinse: Gently cleans the eye and flushes out irritants or debris.
Avoid Contact Lenses: Stop wearing them during infection to prevent worsening or spreading.
Good Hygiene: Avoid touching or rubbing eyes; wash hands frequently and don’t share towels or cosmetics.
Cold Compress (for viral infections): May reduce inflammation and itching.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Eye Infections
alpha-pinene
annatto
betel
bilberry
black currant
burdock
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
forsythia
goldenseal
green tea
heartwood
horseradish
hypromellose
licorice root
marshmallow
mastic gum
monolaurin
mustard seed
nettle
oregano
oregon grape
parsley
plantain
purified silver
rutin
schizonepeta
slippery elm bark
vitamin A
vitamin C
zinc
chickweed
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
rubia cordifolia
boxthorne
silk tree
siler root
fern
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
eucalyptus
white oak
enzymes blend (proprietary)
Avens
Amber
Asoka
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aerva Lanta
Arisaema erubescens
Artemisia Herba-Alba
Aliphatic alcohol
Alpha-Humulene
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Agrimony
Arisaema amurense
Abrus
Alchornea
Asoka Tree
Aconite
Ajuga
Aucubin
Aloe vera
Almond Oil
Arisaema cum bile
Annatto Oil
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
Alpinia (unspecified)
Anacard Or
Aresaema (unspecified)
Aloe
Allyl Sulfide
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Asian Plantain
Ant
Ant
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
Arisaema
Artemisia (unspecified)
Assam Indigo
Aster (unspecified)
Australian Sandalwood
Bee Propolis
Belladonna
Bengal Fig
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Buckthorn Plantain
Blepharis
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
Betel
Barleria
Bee hive
Boerhavia diffussa
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
berry
Blue Wiss
Blackberry
Bioflavonoids
Benzoin siam
Buchu (unspecified)
Bacillus (unspecified)
Black Nightshade
Black root
Bruteridine
benzyl isothiocyanate
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Borneol
Caryophyllene
Calendula
Colostrum
Copaiba balsam
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Colloidal Silver
Chlorophyllin
Chickweed
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Common Plantain
Cinquefoil
Chinese mugwort
Cornflower
Cajuput
California Goldenrod
Chokecherry
Castor
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Centipeda
Centipeda minima
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Chalcone
Chamomile (not specified)
Carrot oil
chrysanthemum
Chymotrypsin
Cynanchum otophyllum
China Rose
Chinese Pine
Commiphora wightii
Cynanchum (unspecified)
Chlorine
Cynodon dactylon
Chinese Goldthread
Ceylon Spinach
Carthamus
Canadian Goldenrod
Cicada
Clerodendrum indicum
Chenopodium album
Dye Indigo
Dianthus
Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
DIVI-DIVI
Daphne
Diclofenac
Deoxyandrographolides
Dodder
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Ellagic Acid
Enzyme (unspecified)
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Echinacea angustifolia
Eyebright
Echinodorus
Epidermal Growth Factor
English Plantain
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
esters
European-Five Finger Grass
Eye
Euphorbia (unspecified)
Eye
Embelia
European Golden Rod
Esein
Eugenol
Fuchsia
Flavonoids
Flavonoid (mixture)
Ficus religiosa
Fern
Ficus simplicissima
Fringed Pink
Ground Ivy
Genipap
Growth factors
Glycoside (unspecified)
Globulins
Galium (unspecified)
Gallesia
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Goldenrod (mixed)
Geranium
Great Plantain
Glycoprotein (unspecified)
Golden Shower Tree
Galanga
Guazuma ulmifolia
Horn
Honey Bee
Hypromellose
Hyperoside
Himalayan Fir
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Hedyotis
Homalomena
Holarrhena (unspecified)
Houttuynia
Henna
Hemp Agrimony
Hyaluronidase
Hydrogen peroxide
Hairy Fig
Immunoglobulin G
Indian Madder
Immunoglobulins
Indian Mustard
Indian Frankincense
Isatis
Indian Fagonia
Juice (unspecified)
Japanese Elder
Japanese Honeysuckle
Kachnar
Loquat
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Lichen (unspecified)
Laggera pterodonta
Lactoperoxidase
Lauric acid
Luffa
Ligustrum
Lodhtree
Ligustrazin
Lysozyme
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Labrador Tea
Lithospermum erythrorhizon
Leptadenia
Lantana camara
Leptospermum scoparium
Lily
Liverwort
Loranthus
Lysimachia
Linalool
Masson Pine
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mallow
Mimosa pudica
Menthol
Myrtle
Melia (unspecified)
Monolaurin
Metal Salt
Marshmallow
Malva sylvestris
Mountain mahogany
Mountain pepper (unspecified)
Marshmallow
Milkweed (unspecified)
Marine colloids
Morning Glory
Marigold (unspecified)
Manzanita
Microcos
Neem
N-acetylneuraminic acid
Naphthoquinones
Natural flavor(s)
Oxygen
Oak (unspecified)
Onosma bracteatum
Orchid
Orchid tree (unspecified)
Origanum (unspecified)
orange pigment
Propolis
phenyl alkyl ketones
Phellodendron
Plantain (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Peroxide Hcl
Plantago
Pluchea
Pussy Ears
Praying mantis
Polypodium (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Phlorotannins
Proanthocyanidins
Papaya
Pine
Pearl
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Patrinia
Parsley
Plantain
Peptide (unspecified)
Povidone
Pyrola
Plantago (unspecified)
Quercetin
Quassia
Rubus (unspecified)
Rugose Rose
Rosmarinic Acid
Rosa laevigata
Sophora flavescens
Spotted Geranium
Spilanthes
Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Snail
Savory (unspecified)
Sodium metabisulfite
Sphaerotrichia
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Salvia (unspecified)
Sensitive Plant
Salt (sea)
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sanguisorba
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Samphire
Silver
Sicilian Sumac
Streptococcus (mixed)
Semiaquilegia
Stinging Nettle
Sesame Oil
Sodium Ascorbate
Sweet Goldenrod
Semecarpus anacardium
Serratiopeptidase
Sulfated polysaccharide
Silver
Sweet Bay
Storax
Stone Root
Scurfy Pea
Silver (usp)
Tannin (unspecified)
Tissue (unspecified)
Tannins (mixed)
Tree Turmeric
Tropical Almond
Tamarix (unspecified)
Thiosulfanate
Tayuya
Takuna
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Terpenoid (unspecified)
Thymus
Tulbaghia
Terpene (unspecified)
Tallow
Thymus satureioides
Thiosulfinate
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A (not specified)
Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vietnamese sophora
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin A (mixed)
Violet
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Verbascoside
Vodka
Water Plantain
White thyme
White Oak
Wild carrot
Water Pepper
Zinc
