Section 3
Microbial Diseases of the Eye
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Anatomy of the Eye
Many structures in the human eye, such as the cornea and fovea, process light so it can be deciphered by rods and cones in the retina.
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Normal Eye Microbiota
A small number of bacteria are normally present in the conjunctiva.
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Bacterial Eye Diseases
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, most commonly due to an infection.
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Other Infectious Eye Diseases
Fungi and viruses such as herpes simplex can cause eye infections.